Nana Konadu was close to rejoining NDC before her death— Fifi Kwetey
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has revealed that the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, was in advanced talks to rejoin the party before her passing on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Nana Konadu, wife of NDC founder and former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a key figure in the party’s formative years and a strong advocate for women’s empowerment through the 31st December Women’s Movement.
After losing the NDC’s presidential primary in 2011, she broke away to form the National Democratic Party (NDP) in 2012. Though disqualified from contesting the 2012 general election, she later ran for president on the NDP ticket in 2016.
Speaking after leading an NDC delegation to her residence on Monday, October 27, Mr. Kwetey disclosed that reconciliation efforts with the former First Lady were nearing completion before her death.
“I wouldn’t say the talks were unsuccessful. I would rather say that the timing was the challenge. Because even on her part, you could clearly see that she was ready,” he said.
He added that the party had long acknowledged Nana Konadu’s crucial role in its creation and growth and had worked in recent years to heal strained relations.
“We have constantly said that with the role she played in forming this party and making it great and strong—despite the difficulties that came along the way—we needed to put those behind us. I am happy that during her time, these efforts started and she embraced them,” he explained.
He described Nana Konadu as a towering figure whose courage, leadership, and advocacy for women would continue to inspire generations within and beyond the NDC.
“The party will miss her dearly,” he added.
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