Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings (born 1 June 1978)[1][2] is a Ghanaian medical doctor, politician, activist and campaigner[3] who is the eldest daughter of the 1st President under the 4th Republic of Ghana Jerry Rawlings (1993–2001) and former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman[4] (1993–2001). She is National Democratic Congress' Member of Parliament for the Klottey-Korle Constituency[5] and a humanitarian.
Hon. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings MP | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Klottey-Korle Constituency | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Nii Armah Ashitey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings 1 June 1978 Accra, Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Relations | Jerry John Rawlings (father) Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings (mother) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Wesley Girls High School |
| Alma mater | Wesley Girls' Senior High School |
| Profession | Medical doctor |
Early life and education
editAgyeman-Rawlings was born on 1 June 1978 in Accra. She hails from Dzelukope in the Volta Region.[6][7] She attended the North Ridge Lyceum school and Achimota School for her basic education. She then graduated from the Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast in 1996.
With her father being a political leader, as a child, Zanetor spent most of her time with her mother,Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. Zanetor attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for her medical degree.[8] She also has certificates in defense management and conflict and crisis management from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College.[9][10] She also holds a Masters Degree certificate in Conflict, Peace and Security (EMCPS) from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Centre (KAIPTC).[11]
Career
editMedical career
editAgyeman-Rawlings worked as a medical doctor in general practice early in her career.[12] She has participated in various foundations and initiatives championing women's and children's rights and improving sanitation in Ghana.[13]
Humanitarian work
editAs a humanitarian, Agyemang Rawlings, has led many efforts to provide relief to victims of disasters. In June 2015, she led a team to donate relief items to victims of the Goil Oil fire and flood disaster which took the lives of about 150 Ghanaians and displaced many. She also built a bridge for the Osu Anorhor community which has helped reduce the issue of floods and easy transportation in the community. In March 2014, Rawlings was a special guest of the exceptional Meeting of African Women in the framework of the crans-Montana Forum on Africa and the South-South Cooperation in Dakhla, which was aimed at promoting a more humane and impartial world.[14]
Politics
editAgyeman-Rawlings had remained outside the mainline political spotlight for most of her life. In June 2015, while she was serving as an Ambassador for TV3's fundraising campaign,[15] "TV3 June 3 Disaster Support Fund", which was aimed at raising funds to support the victims of the 3 June flood and fire disaster, there were reports which suggested she was using her relief effort to launch a political campaign.[16] She denied the reports stating that her activities over the weeks were geared towards raising funds for the victims of the disaster.[17]
Parliamentary bid
editOn 11 September 2015, Agyeman-Rawlings filed her nomination papers to contest the Korle Klottey parliamentary primaries as a Member of Parliament, running against incumbent Korle Klottey MP Nii Armah Ashitey and Leeford Kpakpo Quarshie.
At the filing of her nominations, she maintained she had no prior political ambitions and her decision to contest was recent. Her involvement, according to her, was based on popular calls for political involvement, borne out of her cleaning campaign and other environmental activism. Her father, John Rawlings, endorsed her candidature and mounted platforms to campaign for her.[18]
Member of Parliament
editShe won 10 November 2015 primaries for Korley Klottey constituency in the Greater Accra Region and went on to win the seat in the 2016 Ghanaian general election.[19][20] She retained her seat In the 2020 general elections.[21][22] She serves on the Gender and Children Committee and Environment, Science and Technology Committee. She was re-elected member of parliament for the same constituency in the 2024 elections.[23]
Personal life
editZanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has three children. [24][25][26] Two of the three children are born to Mr. Herbert Mensah, Ghanaian businessman and president of Rugby Africa.[27] She is a Christian.[28]
References
edit- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Rawlings, Zanetor Agyeman (Dr.)". Ghana MPs. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF". 22 February 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Jerry Rawlings' Daughter Being Pressured To Run For Parliament In Ghana". 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Government secures funding for dredging of Odaw River for five years". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ UKGCC (10 July 2018). "HON. ZANETOR AGYEMAN-RAWLINGS". UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Rawlings, Zanetor Agyeman (Dr.)". Ghana MPs. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Rawlings, Zanetor Agyeman (Dr.)". Ghana MPs. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ UKGCC (10 July 2018). "HON. ZANETOR AGYEMAN-RAWLINGS". UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament of Ghana. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings - User Profile". AGLN - Aspen Global Leadership Network. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, Member of the African Women's Forum Honorary Committee, elected Member of Parliament in Ghana !". The African Women's Forum. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, Daughter of Mr. Jerry Rawling, at the Meeting on African Women | Crans Montana Forum - Committed to a more Humane and Impartial World". cmf.ch. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ Osam, Efua Idan (22 June 2015). "I'm not launching my political career - Ezenator Rawlings".
- ^ "Report: Ezanetor Rawlings To Contest Korle Klottey Seat". 28 July 2015.
- ^ "Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Dr". Mobile GhanaWeb. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ "Rawlings endorses Zanetor Rawlings for President in 2020". 22 September 2015.
- ^ Ayensu, K. B., 1921-1997. (2006). The evolution of parliament in Ghana. Darkwa, S. N. (Samuel Ntim), 1935- (Rev. ed.). Legon, Accra: Sub-Saharan Publishers. ISBN 9988-550-76-6. OCLC 70688194.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ayitey, Charles (21 November 2015). "NDC Primaries: Dr Zanetor Rawlings Wins Korle Klottey Primary". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Zanetor Rawlings retains Korle Klottey seat". Graphic Online. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Jerry Rawlings daughter Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings win to retain her Korle Klottey seat". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Zanetor Rawlings re-elected MP for Klottey Korle Constituency". Graphic Online. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament of Ghana. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Rawlings, Zanetor Agyeman (Dr.)". Ghana MPs. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Konadu Deny Herbert Mensah Children.. Despite Otumfuo's intervention". Modern Ghana. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings". GhanaWeb.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
