Habib Iddrisu — NPP Member of Parliament for Tolon Constituency, Minority Whip calling for parliamentary scrutiny of World Cup spending.
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The Ghanaian Times
… The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annor-Dompreh, First Deputy Whip, Habib Iddrisu, and Second Deputy Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib have been praised for driving the initiative. …
NPP MPs undergo advanced Parliamentary training in UKJoy Online
… Raising the matter on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, June 11, the Deputy Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, argued that the controversy had reached a stage where a transparent and independent inquiry had become necessary. …
Cash for awards controversy: Minority demands parliamentary inquiryDaily Guide
Habib Iddrisu The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has called on Parliament to scrutinise government expenditure and preparations relating to the Black Stars’ participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, citing a lack of transparency from the Ministry of Sports and Rec …
Parliament Urged To Scrutinise Black Stars World Cup SpendingJoy Online
… The controversy arose after Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu alleged that President John Dramani Mahama had assigned supporter slots to Members of Parliament and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to enable fans to travel and support the Black Stars at the …
Edem Agbana denies claims Majority MPs were given World Cup supporter slotsJoy Online
… Addressing a press briefing, Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, alleged that each NDC MP had been allocated two slots, while every NDC constituency had been given three slots to facilitate visa applications for the FIFA World Cup. …
Gov’t allocating World Cup slots to NDC MPs, party supporters – Habib IddrisuJoy Online
… JoyNews Parliamentary Correspondent James Avedzi reported that the First Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, expressed concern over the omission of the Foreign Affairs Minister and the Sports Minister from the parliamentary programme, despite g …
Minority demands urgent appearance of 3 ministers over floods, S.A. evacuation and visa controversyJoy Online
The floor of Parliament was transformed into a theatrical arena of political wit today, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when the MP for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, took a friendly swipe at the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP). …
[Video]: “Did you lack GH¢50k to get the best minister award?” — Tolon MP fires hilarious shots at Sam GeorgeJoy Online
A major agricultural transformation is unfolding in the Tolon Constituency as Member of Parliament Habib Iddrisu, affectionately known across the constituency as “Soyalana,” launches an ambitious mechanisation initiative to modernise farming, boost food production, and create new …
Habib Iddrisu launches agricultural transformation in Tolon with new mechanisation centreJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Tolon in the Northern Region, Habib Iddrisu, has announced that two players from the Soyalana Gala Tournament have been selected for the national Under-20 team. …
Tolon: Two players from Soyalana Gala Tournament selected for National U-20 teamJoy Online
… The Soyalana Gala Tournament is an initiative of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) Member of Parliament for the Tolon Constituency, Habib Iddrisu, to empower the people of the area through sporting activities, particularly football. …
Tolon Constituency: Tolon Team A wins Soyalana Gala tournament, takes home GHS 20,000The New Patriotic Party's legislators are participating in a "Mastering Parliamentary Excellence" training programme in the United Kingdom, the third such capacity-building initiative abroad. The programme aims to sharpen legislative performance, improve policy analysis, strengthen constituency engagement, and deepen party organization.
18 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party's legislators are participating in a "Mastering Parliamentary Excellence" training programme in the United Kingdom, the third such capacity-building initiative abroad. The programme aims to sharpen legislative performance, improve policy analysis, strengthen constituency engagement, and deepen party organization.
18 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Parliamentary Minority has called for a bipartisan committee to investigate the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours following allegations that individuals were required to make financial payments to secure recognition. The State Interests and Governance Authority Director-General claimed he was asked to pay GH¢50,000 for an award.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The First Deputy Minority Whip has called on Parliament to scrutinise government expenditure on the Black Stars' World Cup participation, citing lack of transparency from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. He stated Parliament had not been briefed on the team's budget, camping arrangements, and preparations, and alleged the Ghana Supporters Union had been allocated 90 visa slots despite earlier assurances that no supporters would be sponsored.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, has rejected Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu's claim that the government allocated World Cup supporter slots to Majority MPs and MMDCEs, stating no NDC MP received such allocations and that any supporter travel would be privately funded, not from public resources.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Majority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu has accused the government of allocating World Cup travel slots to NDC MPs (two per MP) and constituency supporters (three per constituency) while failing to brief Parliament on Black Stars preparations. He questioned the source of funding for visa interview sponsorships, which cost approximately $185 per person.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate appearance of three ministers—the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Works/Housing/Water Resources, and Sports/Recreation—to explain issues including recent Accra flooding, repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa, and visa challenges related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
In Parliament, Tolon MP Habib Iddrisu teased Minister Samuel Nartey George about a private 'Best Ministers' Award Scheme' that charged state officials GH¢25,000 to GH¢50,000 for trophies. President John Mahama has banned public officials from participating in such award ceremonies.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Habib Iddrisu has launched the Soyalana Agricultural Mechanisation Centre (SAMC) in Tolon Constituency to provide mechanised farming services, agricultural advisory support, and agribusiness opportunities to farming communities. The initiative aims to modernise farming, boost food production, and address longstanding challenges of manual labour and rain-fed production.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tolon MP announced that two players from the Soyalana Gala Tournament have been selected for the national Under-20 team. Tamale Victory Stars have also signed six players and arranged four for trials abroad, while coaches of the semi-finalist teams will be enrolled in the GFA License D coaching course.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tolon Team A defeated Nyankpala Team B 2–0 to win the Soyalana Gala Tournament, an initiative by Tolon's NPP Member of Parliament to empower residents through football, and received a prize of GHS 20,000, a trophy and medals.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →