Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu says he has no regrets over his removal in the parliamentary leadership reshuffle.
According to him, it was a rare opportunity in his political journey which he will forever be grateful for.
“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,’” he recounted.
On January 24, 2023, Haruna Iddrisu was replaced by Ajumako Enyan Essiam MP; Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in a reshuffle by the National Democratic Congress(NDC) leadership.
After almost two years, Mr Iddrisu reflecting on the changes described it as part of his journey in public service.
He said this when he appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday for his vetting as Education Minister designate.
“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,” he said.
He noted that the reshuffle was an opportunity for him to re-focus his parliamentary duties, campaigning and working for the NDC during the 2024 elections.
“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.
