The recent appointment of Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Health by President John Dramani Mahama has ignited political debate.
Her selection has drawn attention not only because of her expertise but also due to her strong NDC lineage, being the daughter of the party’s late founder, Jerry John Rawlings.
Agyeman-Rawlings, a seasoned politician who has served three terms as the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, had long been speculated as a potential ministerial candidate.
Many observers had questioned why such a significant figure in the party had been left out of Mahama’s initial round of appointments.
The discussion gained further traction in January when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin publicly criticized the exclusion of both Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings and Samuel Atta Mills, the brother of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. He suggested that their absence indicated underlying tensions within the NDC and a possible lack of fairness in leadership appointments.
While the delay in her appointment remains unexplained, political analysts view this decision as a strategic effort by Mahama to unify the party and solidify its internal support ahead of upcoming political contests.
With her medical background and extensive parliamentary experience, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings is expected to contribute significantly to the Ministry of Health’s policies, especially as Ghana continues to rebuild its healthcare system post-pandemic.
This appointment is largely seen as Mahama’s response to internal and external pressures—one that bolsters his government while reaffirming the NDC’s deep historical roots. The bigger question now is: How will this decision shape the party’s future and influence Ghana’s political landscape?
According to the report from 3 News