According to him, prior to his removal, he was informed that there was going to be a reshuffling, and he received a call from the then-opposition leader, President
“I took it very easy when I was told that there would be a reshuffle of the minority. I believe I got a call while I was entering Joy FM for a major interview from President Mahama, and he indicated to me that, Haruna, I would call you shortly to discuss an important matter.
“If I remember correctly, I think it was PM Express…If you look at President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address, the last one, I should be encouraged. I mean, he admitted that he suffered an effective opposition in the hands of
The Member of Parliament for Tamale South explained that he carries no guilt in his heart for being changed but rather takes pride in his leadership and putting the then government on its toes to be up and doing.
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee as a potential Education minister on Monday, January 20, 205, the Tamale South MP added, “There were some decisions that you are guided collectively by the party, and then we take a decision. But as I said, I have never, ever regretted being changed as Minority Leader. I don't carry guilt in my heart.
“…I had a rare opportunity to serve, probably the first in my part of the world, if not the first in my country. And those who know me, there is a Quranic verse that I share with my mother, Aminu Rasul: ‘God does not give you a burden you cannot carry.”
The nominee explained that his removal as Minority Leader allowed him to focus on his role as MP for Tamale South, which he considers his greatest asset.
“I keep telling my colleagues that my greatest asset is the preservation of Tamale South. I thank the chiefs behind me and the people of Tamale South for giving me religious trust to keep the seat,” he said.
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Haruna Iddrisu opens up on how he reacted when he was removed as a Minority Leader, leading the NDC side in Parliament, when he thought his achievements were good enough for getting Bagbin elected as a Speaker from the opposition side (i.e. getting a tortoise to ride an elephant… pic.twitter.com/ERChUjsga8
