Ghana: Chief Imam Hails Nana Konadu As Icon of Women Empowerment

31 October 2025
Ghanaian Times (Accra)

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the former First Lady.

In a statement, the Chief Imam described the former First Lady as "an icon of women empowerment, youth development, and societal enhancement."

The Chief Imam's tribute was contained in a statement signed by his Personal Assistant, Dr Mohammed Marzuq Abubakari Azindoo.

Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines

Long before the twin concepts of Gender Equality and Child Protection flourished in Africa, the Chief Imam said "she had made, on the global stage, an indelible imprint on her advocacy for the wellbeing of the underprivileged."

Related Articles

He described the former First Lady as an icon of women empowerment, youth development, and societal enhancement.

He recalled that Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings raised the Office of the First Lady to another pedestal, where it was largely regarded as a tool of national service rather than an opportunity of personal aggrandisement.

"Ghana has lost a daughter; Africa a mother; and the gender fraternity a voice," the venerable Imam said of the late former First Lady. "And the world would, forever, miss a personality whose voice helped shape global advocacy for social protection and equal justice," the statement added.

Moreover, he expressed the hope that the former First Lady's legacy of leadership and mentorship would continue to inspire confidence in the national efforts at providing equal opportunities that transcend gender, religion, and ethnicity.

BY TIMES REPORTER

🔗 Follow Ghanaian Times WhatsApp Channel today. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q

🌍 Trusted News. Real Stories. Anytime, Anywhere.

✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q

Read the original article on Ghanaian Times.

Tagged:
Copyright © 2025 Ghanaian Times. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.