Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings delivered a heartfelt message of gratitude on behalf of the family at the state funeral of her mother Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at the Black Stars Square in Accra today.
She acknowledged the presence of national leaders, former presidents, visiting heads of state, diplomats, traditional authorities, and sympathizers from across the world.
She described the moment as “a very humbling experience for us as a family,” noting the overwhelming support shown following her mother’s passing.
Dr Zanetor also expressed the family’s appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for honouring the late former First Lady with a state funeral.
"Indeed, it has been a very humbling experience for us as a family. First, for the outpouring of love shown from across this nation, across the continent and across the world on the passing of our dear mother, sister, aunt, former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konedu Agyeman," she said.
"We are indeed comforted by the show of support from here and across the world. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the President for honouring her with a state funeral. We would like to take the opportunity on behalf of all families, on behalf of the Otumfuo, to say we are so grateful," she added.
She extended apologies for earlier omissions and specifically acknowledged the First Ladies of Liberia and Equatorial Guinea, emphasizing the meaningful ties they shared with Nana Konadu.
