She was matriarch - NDP eulogises founder
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has described the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as “a true national matriarch” and the moral compass of the party.
The General Secretary of the NDP, Prince Mensah, who read a tribute at the funeral at the Independence Square in Accra yesterday, said the NDP celebrated her as a visionary leader, a defender of democracy and a woman whose courage and conviction shaped modern Ghana.
"A true national matriarch. To the NDP, she was not only our founder but also our guiding light, a mother, a mentor and a visionary who believed in service above self.
“Her moral strength, intellectual clarity and compassion made her a unifying figure and a source of inspiration to all who served under her," he said.
Role
Mr Mensah enumerated her pivotal role in Ghana’s transition from military rule to constitutional democracy, noting that her voice, clarity and fearless activism helped embed accountability and participatory governance in the national fabric.
To the NDP, “she was more than a founder—she was a mother, mentor and guiding light whose principles of justice, transparency and service above self to define the party.”
He stressed Nana Konadu Agyeman’s towering contributions to women’s empowerment, particularly through the 31st December Women’s Movement, which transformed grassroots development by providing vocational training, microfinance and education for thousands of women.
Integrity
Mr Mensah described her as a woman of integrity who redefined female leadership through discipline, compassion and unwavering patriotism.
“Her belief that democracy must protect the vulnerable and uplift every citizen led to the founding of the NDP, built on the values of truth, equity and moral leadership.
“Nana Konadu was not only a political icon, but also a visionary, whose legacy of empowerment, justice and democratic reforms continues to shape the conscience of our nation,” he stated.
Resilience
Mr Mensah said her life was a testament of resilience, discipline and unshakable belief in the potential of the Ghanaian people, especially women and the youth, to drive national development".
"A pioneer of democratic governance, as Ghana transitioned from military rule to constitutional democracy, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings stood at the forefront of that transformation.
"The National Democratic Party bows in solemn respect and gratitude for your leadership and wisdom.
Your vision will continue to guide us as we uphold your values of justice, transparency, patriotism and empowerment, the very principles upon which this party was founded," he stressed.
