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  • Police detain Tolon DCE following shooting incident on Dec 7

    Police detain Tolon DCE following shooting incident on Dec 7

    The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Tolon, Fuseini Salifu Issifu Moshie, has been arrested by the police in the Northern Region.

    The arrest follows his alleged involvement in the death of an NDC supporter at a polling station in Nyankpala on December 7, 2024.

    The authorities stated that the arrest was made in connection with the unlawful possession of firearms and suspicions of his involvement in a shooting incident that led to the death of an individual during the election on December 7, 2024

  • You couldn’t run the economy for 12 hours but want to do 24 hours – Habib Iddrisu to Mahama

    You couldn’t run the economy for 12 hours but want to do 24 hours – Habib Iddrisu to Mahama

    Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 24-hour economy policy, dismissing it as a joke and self-mockery.

    Mr Iddrisu highlighted the NDC’s past challenges in managing a 12-hour economy during their political tenure due to frequent power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor,’ which adversely affected businesses and employment.

    The NDC’s 24-hour economy proposal, a key policy for the upcoming 2024 general elections, aims to enable businesses to operate round the clock, boosting revenue and providing job opportunities.

    However, Deputy Majority Whip Habib Iddrisu, speaking on GHOne TV, deemed the NDC’s vision as unrealistic, questioning their ability to sustain a 24-hour economy when they struggled with a 12-hour one.

    Iddrisu attributed the ‘dumsor’ crisis to the NDC’s mismanagement of the energy sector, resulting in the shutdown of small-scale businesses and job losses.

    He criticized the NDC for making a mockery of themselves, emphasizing the need for a reliable electricity supply to support any 24-hour economy.

    Regarding the current intermittent power outages, Iddrisu clarified that the situation was not comparable to the ‘dumsor’ era and stated that ongoing maintenance work on power lines was causing temporary outages.

    He maintained that Ghana was not experiencing ‘dumsor’ under the current administration and emphasized the government’s efforts to address the power-related challenges.

  • NPP Parliamentary reshuffle: Habib Iddrisu is 1st Deputy Majority Chief Whip

    NPP Parliamentary reshuffle: Habib Iddrisu is 1st Deputy Majority Chief Whip

    The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tolon Constituency, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has been elevated to the position of 1st Deputy Majority Chief Whip.

    Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, who is serving the last year of his first term in the legislature, has become the first MP in the Fourth Republic from the area to achieve such a status.

    The promotion, announced by the Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, places Alhaji Habib Iddrisu among the leaders of the majority who sit on the front row in the chamber.

    Known for his hard work and results-oriented approach, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu has prioritized the needs of his constituents in areas such as education, health, and infrastructural development.

    In his response to the new role, he expressed his determination to do more for his constituency and the country as a whole. He pledged to offer the necessary support to his side for the effective execution of business in the house.

    “This though came to me as a surprise, I am optimistic it will spur me on to do more for my constituency and the country at large. I have a responsibility to lend the needed support to the leader of my side and colleagues for the overall development of mother Ghana”, he disclosed.

    Following an emergency meeting between the majority Caucus members and President Nana Akufo-Addo, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stepped down from his position as Majority Leader on Wednesday, February 21.

    In a subsequent meeting of the National Council of the NPP on Friday, February 23, 2024, where the changes were confirmed, the Suame MP, who is in his final term, was confirmed as a Minister of Parliamentary Affairs despite his resignation as Majority Leader.

    Presenting the recommendations and the concurrence letter from the Majority Caucus, the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong Koduah, who was part of the emergency meeting, indicated that the caucus sought approval from the National Council, which convened at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.

    This process, he added, adheres to the provisions of Order 6 of the Standing Orders of Parliament (2024), as interpreted by Speaker Alban SK Bagbin. The Speaker’s interpretation emphasized the significant role of parliamentary caucuses in leadership selection while maintaining the involvement of political parties in the process to ensure a balance between internal party democracy and parliamentary norms.

    According to the NEC’s recommendations, the newly appointed leadership team for the Majority Front Bench will consist of:

    • Majority Leader: Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu
    • Deputy Majority Leader: Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa
    • Majority Chief Whip: Frank Annoh Dompreh, MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri
    • First Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon
    • Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi Akontombra
  • NPP Primaries: Habib Iddrisu set to retain Tolon seat as he goes unopposed

    NPP Primaries: Habib Iddrisu set to retain Tolon seat as he goes unopposed

    The Member of Parliament for Tolon and Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu, is set to face no competition in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primary scheduled for January 27th in the constituency.

    Having assumed office as an MP in 2021, Habib Iddrisu is the sole candidate who submitted his nomination for the primaries before the deadline closed on December 25th, 2023.

    During the 2020 election, Habib Iddrisu secured a significant victory by polling 31,429 votes, surpassing the NDC’s Yussif Adamu, who garnered 22,145 votes.

    With no contenders in the current primary, Habib Iddrisu is poised to represent the NPP once again. He has pledged to enhance the party’s vote count and support for Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia in the upcoming 2024 election.

    “I believe my work as MP for the past three years speaks for itself and I am very sure that is why nobody contested me. The Chiefs and people here in Tolon are happy with me and you can see for yourself “.

    On December 2nd, 2023, the NPP conducted primaries in orphan constituencies ahead of the 2024 election.

    The January 27th primaries will be the last internal election for the party ahead of 2024 polls.

  • Tolon MP debunks forgery allegations; threatens to take action against persons claiming otherwise 

    Tolon MP debunks forgery allegations; threatens to take action against persons claiming otherwise 

    Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, has debunked allegations of forgery made against him in Australia.

    The accusations came to light when Yaw Brogya Genfi, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Organiser, filed a writ at the Supreme Court seeking to annul Habib Iddrisu’s election as the New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for the Tolon constituency.

    In the writ, Brogya Genfi claimed that the MP had been convicted of fraud and forgery in Australia, making him ineligible to contest the Ghanaian election at the time he filed his nomination.

    According to the writ filed on November 7, 2023, Mr. Iddrisu pleaded guilty and was convicted by the Perth Magistrates Court on November 28, 2011.

    During a recent appearance on the Big Issues show on July 16, the Tolon MP was confronted about the case by lawyer Martin Kpebu.

    In response, Habib Iddrisu asserted, “There is no case against me.” However, Martin Kpebu reminded the MP of the eligibility issue, stating, “They said you are not eligible. You were convicted in Australia for something.”

    Expressing his frustration, the Tolon MP firmly denied being found guilty in any court of competent jurisdiction and expressed disappointment in Martin Kpebu’s remarks.

    Habib Iddrisu warned, “He has mentioned a certain statement, and I’m telling you that I’m going to take action based on this record. You said I was convicted in Australia and that there is a case against me. The point is, have I been found guilty in any court of competent jurisdiction. I’m very disappointed in you. If you don’t withdraw it now, I will take action.”

    The MP further emphasized, “You cannot sit down here and make reckless and stupid comments. To the best of my knowledge, I have not been declared guilty at any court.”

  • Randy Abbey screams ‘Awurade Yesu’ in reaction to MP sutured in ‘toilet’ news

    Randy Abbey screams ‘Awurade Yesu’ in reaction to MP sutured in ‘toilet’ news

    Host of Good Morning Ghana, Randy Abbey, was forced to invoke the name of Jesus Christ in reaction to how a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nanton was sutured in Parliament’s toilet room.

    The Nanton MP, Mohammed Hardi Tufeiru was involved in an accident while rushing to Parliament but he opted to go to the House first before seeking medical attention.

    The Majority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, who was the first to see him in his bloodied state when he arrived in Parliament narrated how he got him first aid before an ambulance took him to the hospital.

    “He was rushing and I was waiting so when he came, I had to just rush him into the washroom and I had to call the doctors and the nurses to come and attend to him.

    “Because our colleagues were opposed to that revenue bill, and we need it is part of our budget and we need it for our IMF so I had to do something,” Habib stated.

    He said at the washroom, he went to the clinic to fetch doctors, some of who were colleague MPs. “Adomako Kissi, Ayew Afriyie they came and the nurses and we had to do the stitches in the washroom.”

    Randy responded: “Wow, you stitched the MP I the bathroom of Parliament?”

    That is what happened, then I brought an ambulance, informed the Speaker and then he now has to say that we can now take him but we had to call the Minority Whip to come into the ambulance to identify that he was actually the one. So that they will know that he is there, before we can be able to move.

    “Awurade Yesu!” Randy added.

  • CSIR-SARI showcases improved groundnut varieties

    Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has showcased improved groundnut varieties to farmers to help improve productivity.

    It was undertaken during a field day trip to the Tingoli community in the Northern Region, which was in partnership with the Ministry of Food Agriculture (MoFA) with resource support from the WOTRO Organization.

    Mr Abdul Rashid Issah, Seed Technologist at CSIR-SARI, speaking during the field demonstration, said it sought to educate and showcase to farmers the need to adopt improved seed varieties for higher yields.

    He mentioned the improved seed varieties, which included SARI NUT two and CHINESE NUT introduced by CSIR-SARI to the Farmers in 2018 to enhance groundnut production in six districts in the northern sector, which included Tolon, Kumbungu, Binduri, Nadowli-Kaleo, Central Gonja and East Gonja.

    He said the varieties grew well and early compared to other groundnut varieties which took longer days to mature.

    Mr Issah said, “SARI NUT two has 45 per cent oil and 36 per cent protein, high yield with 11.3 per cent CP, suitable for use as confectionery.”

    He encouraged farmers to adopt the new varieties to secure and improve their farms to enable them to harvest more yields.

    He stated that the varieties were adaptable to climate change and high in protein and oil, better drought tolerance and long storage span, especially the SARI Nut two variety.

    A farmer from Tolon District, who planted the improved groundnut varieties, said he harvested 16 bags from an acre of land from the SARI Nut two variety compared to the available variety, which produced three to five bags on the same land size.

    Source: GNA