NPP MP details the background story to 'daughter of murderer' comment in Parliament

Member of Parliament for WaleWale, Dr. Tia Abdul-Kabiru Mahama, has revealed the incidents that led to the controversial "daughter of a murderer" remark directed at Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings during parliamentary proceedings on February 4, 2025.

The incident occurred during a heated debate on the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah.

In an interview on Joy News on February 9, 2025, Dr. Mahama explained that the chaos began when the MP for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, deviated from the purpose of the session, which was to eulogise JB Danquah.

Instead, Muhammed labelled Danquah a "traitor" and a "CIA agent," referencing a book as his source. This sparked confusion and disorder in the chamber.

Amid the chaos, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP for Korle-Klottey, was seen assisting Muhammed by ensuring his microphone remained on after others attempted to turn it off.

Dr. Mahama noted that this action fuelled the tension, leading to the comment against her.

“Sitting by Ibrahim Murtala was Zenator Rawlings. People out of chaos were turning off Murtala’s microphone; she was the one turning it on for him to continue. In other words, Zenator was aiding and abetting in those orders. And the professor said, ‘if you stay in a glass house, don't throw stones.’ That was what prompted the comment by that person,” he disclosed.

He emphasised that while the comment was unfortunate and unjustifiable, it stemmed from the perception that Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings was aiding Muhammed's controversial statements.

Dr. Mahama clarified that he does not condone the remark, stating, "I will not in any day promote that a leader of that sort, Flight Lieutenant J.J. Rawlings, despite all the good things he has done for this country, someone would reduce him to a murderer."

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