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Haruna Iddrisu was born on 8 September, 1970 in Tamale, Ghana, is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. Discover Haruna Iddrisu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
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8 September 1970 |
| Birthday |
8 September |
| Birthplace |
Tamale, Ghana |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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Haruna Iddrisu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Haruna Iddrisu height not available right now. We will update Haruna Iddrisu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Haruna Iddrisu's Wife?
His wife is Mary Safua
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| Wife |
Mary Safua |
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3 |
Haruna Iddrisu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Haruna Iddrisu worth at the age of 53 years old? Haruna Iddrisu’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. He is from Ghana. We have estimated Haruna Iddrisu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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lawyer |
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Haruna Iddrisu (born 8 September 1970) is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician who is a member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing Tamale South.
Haruna Iddrisu was born in 1970 at Tamale, Ghana.He started his early education at Kulikuli school.
Iddrisu studied at the University of Ghana between 1993 and 1997 where he obtained B.A. (Hons) in Sociology.
He was active in student politics and was the President of the National Union of Ghana Students during his final year.
Iddrisu is also a barrister and has been a member of the Ghana Bar Association since 2002.
After being a student leader for years in his tertiary education period, Iddrisu transitioned into mainstream national politics and rose to become the National Youth Organizer for the National Democratic Congress in 2002.
He stood for MP in the 2004 parliamentary election in the then newly formed Tamale South constituency.
Iddrisu served as the Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Communications and also the Minority Spokesman on Communications in the fourth Parliament when the National Democratic Congress,his party was in opposition.
He retained his seat in the 2008 parliamentary election by gaining 78.2% of the total votes cast.
He held that position for 8 years even whilst Minister of Communications until stepping down in 2010 and not seeking reelection.
He once again retained his seat in the 2012 parliamentary elections by getting 74.6% of the total votes cast.
He has held various positions in government, including Minister for Communications under the Mills and Mahama governments as well as Minister for Trade between 2013 and 2014.
He was appointed the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations by President Mahama in July 2014.
He is a married Muslim, has 3 children and hails from the Northern Region of Ghana.
Even though his party lost the Presidential Elections, Haruna retained his seat in the 2016 Elections and was selected to lead the minority caucus as the Minority Leader of the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic in Ghana.
He served as the Minority Leader for NDC in Ghana's Parliament from January 2017 and was succeeded by Ato Forson.
In January 2020, Haruna Iddrisu donated a CHPS compound to the Duunyin community in the Northern region of Ghana to provide health care services to the indigents of the community.
During the parliamentary elections that year, he retained the Tamale South Constituency seat after winning the parliamentary elections.
In January 2023, Haruna's reign as Minority Leader came to an end after the minority NDC changed its leadership in parliament, replacing Haruna with Ato Forson.
In May 2023, Haruna run unopposed for the NDC Parliamentary primaries and won.
In history in Ghana's politics, he is the only incumbent MP to run for primaries unopposed for 4 consecutive times.
