Accra: His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has described the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, as an asset to the nation whose life and work left an indelible mark on Ghana. Paying a condolence visit to the bereaved family, the Ga Mantse said he held Madam Agyemang Rawlings in very high esteem for her lifelong dedication to the empowerment of women and the education of the girl child.

According to Ghana News Agency, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II noted that, although tradition required that his court be formally informed of the passing of such a distinguished figure, he chose to set aside protocol to personally extend his condolences to the family. In accordance with Ga customs, the Ga Mantse presented a box of schnapps to perform the necessary rites, along with 70 boxes of mineral water to support the family as they prepare for the funeral arrangements.

The Ga Mantse extended heartfelt condolences to the head of the family, the children, and all mourners, praying for divine strength to sustain them through their grief. Receiving the delegation, Oheneba Akwesi Abeyie, Head of the Agyemang-Rawlings family, recounted that Madam Agyemang-Rawlings had been in good health until Thursday morning when she suddenly fell ill. 'She was rushed to the Ridge Hospital, where she, unfortunately, passed,' he said.

He expressed deep appreciation to the Ga Mantse and his entourage for their visit, saying the family would forever remain grateful for the show of love and solidarity.