Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey in the Greater Accra Region has been elected as the 2nd Vice President of the Pan African Parliament in a significant milestone for Ghana and the continent.
The election took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she secured the position with a decisive vote of 131 in favor and 51 against
According to Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi on X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings was emphatically elected as the 2nd Deputy President of the Pan African Parliament, a role equivalent to that of a 2nd Deputy Speaker within the regional legislative body.
This achievement marks a historic moment, as she becomes the first female representative from the West African Caucus to hold this prestigious position in the history of Pan African Parliamentary politics. Her election underscores her growing influence and the increasing representation of women in leadership roles across the continent.
Her election is celebrated as a significant step toward gender equality and regional representation within the Pan African Parliament, highlighting Ghana’s continued contribution to continental governance and development.
