Kumasi: Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace. The visit was part of her engagements as Chairperson of the Committee on Security and Intelligence and a member of Ghana's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings expressed gratitude for the guidance of the Asantehene, whom she described as her uncle, and briefed him on recent developments. Their discussions focused on the security situation in conflict-prone areas of the country, with mutual concern expressed over the impact on affected communities and the importance of achieving sustainable peace.
The Asantehene, noted for his efforts in conflict resolution, reaffirmed the value of dialogue and culturally rooted approaches to peace-building. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings also shared outcomes from the recent visit of the All Regions Queenmothers Association to Parliament, emphasizing their focus on women's representation, peace-building initiatives, and cultural heritage preservation.
Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings stated that these engagements are crucial in bridging the gap between modern governance and indigenous authority. The meeting underscored the enduring ties between traditional and political leadership and concluded with a renewed commitment to national unity, strengthened security, and greater inclusion of queenmothers in development processes.
