Mahama Finally Names Zanetor Rawlings—Was Her Appointment Overdue?
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The recent selection of Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Health by President John Dramani Mahama has sparked political discussions.
Her appointment has drawn attention not only due to her medical expertise but also because of her strong ties to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the daughter of the party’s late founder, Jerry John Rawlings.
Agyeman-Rawlings, an experienced politician who has served three terms as the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, had long been considered a potential candidate for a ministerial role.
Many political observers had previously questioned why such a key party figure was not included in Mahama’s initial round of ministerial appointments.
The debate intensified in January when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin publicly criticized the omission of both Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings and Samuel Atta Mills, the brother of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. He suggested that their exclusion hinted at internal party tensions and possible concerns about fairness in leadership selections.
Although the reason for the delay in her appointment remains unclear, political analysts interpret Mahama’s decision as a calculated move to strengthen party unity and reinforce internal support ahead of future political battles.
Given her medical background and extensive legislative experience, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings is expected to play a crucial role in shaping health policies, especially as Ghana works toward strengthening its healthcare system in the aftermath of the pandemic.
This appointment is widely seen as Mahama’s response to both internal and external pressures—one that reinforces his administration while reaffirming the NDC’s historical foundation. The key question now is: How will this move impact the party’s future and Ghana’s political landscape?
Source: GhanaWeb