The Agyeman-Rawlings family has paid a condolence visit to former Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) member, Joseph Nunoo-Mensah, following the passing of his wife, Margaret Nunoo-Mensah, in February.

The delegation, led by the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, included Ms. Yaa Asantewaa Agyeman-Rawlings and Amina Agyeman-Rawlings.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings said the gesture was in recognition of the longstanding relationship between the two families.

“We are here because we understand the true value of friendship and we do express our sincere condolences to the family. Relationships matter; friendship matter,” she stated.

General Nunoo-Mensah expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as comforting, particularly at a time when both families are grieving the loss of loved ones.

He also reflected on his longstanding relationship with the late former President, Jerry John Rawlings, sharing memories of their time together.

“I am very grateful,” he said.

The former Chief of Defence Staff was joined by his children—Ben Nunoo-Mensah, Joseph Nunoo-Mensah, Fred Nunoo-Mensah, and Amanda Nunoo-Mensah—during the meeting.

General Nunoo-Mensah served as Chief of Defence Staff following his appointment by the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) in 1979.

He later became a member of the PNDC after it assumed power in 1981, and subsequently served as National Security Advisor under former President John Evans Atta Mills in 2009.

He and his late wife, Margaret Nunoo-Mensah, were married on August 10, 1968.