Member of Parliament for Klotte Korle constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has expressed that she would consider it an honour if her name were to be included among the potential running mates for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in the upcoming 2024 general elections.

Even prior to the re-election of former President John Mahama as the NDC's flagbearer for the 2024 elections, there had been ongoing discussions about who his potential running mate might be.

These conversations gained momentum partly due to the perception among some political analysts that Mr. Mahama may not retain his 2020 running mate, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang. Arguments against her potential selection often centered on concerns that she might not be as active or bring significant advantages to John Mahama's candidacy for a second time.

Additionally, with Mahama aging, analysts believed that a more youthful and energetic running mate may be needed to assume a more active role both during the campaign and as Vice President if the NDC were to win the 2024 election.

One of the names that has surfaced as a potential running mate is Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, 45.

The young medical doctor, who is seeking a third term in parliament, has typically refrained from commenting on this issue. However, for those who view her as a potential candidate for the role of running mate, particularly if the NDC opts to maintain a female candidate, they see her age, vitality, eloquence, and charisma as her standout qualities.

During an interview on Asempa FM's Ekosiisen program on Monday, September 4, the medical doctor and activist addressed the alleged mention of her name as a possible running mate.

She said, “I am sure people are looking at a lot of different factors and perhaps coming to that conclusion. Flattered? I don’t know if I will quite say that. I think it’s an interesting responsibility because what it does is perhaps to remind me to maintain a certain level of integrity in what I do because these things matter. I guess I am honoured by the fact that the name keeps coming up if that’s the case.

“But ultimately, I won’t be the one to appoint myself. So, I think beyond that I don’t know how to respond to this question “she noted.

Asked by the host, Osei Bonsu [Alias OB] whether she will respond to the call to be a running mate, she said “let’s not be preemptive and premature on this matter.”

“Look, at the end of the day, when we are called to duty, we take it up. And it’s not the case of shying away from any chance to serve the party and ultimately Ghana. And for now where I find myself is a Member of Parliament and a parliamentary candidate for the constituency [Klotte Korle], so the job before me is what I am focusing on “she noted.