Haruna Iddrisu 2028? Tamale’s Favourite Son Might Just Be Cooking Presidential Jollof.

In the bustling corridors of Ghanaian politics, where allegiances shift faster than a trotro dodging potholes on the Accra-Tamale highway, a new rumour has emerged hotter than fresh kelewele.

Ei, Ghana politics be like waakye joint on Saturday morning—plenty options, long queues, and one guy always shouting, “Make you add more shito!” Now the latest gist wey dey scatter group chats from Tamale to Takoradi be this: Haruna Iddrisu, our education minister, dey warm body to become NDC’s flagbearer in 2028.

Yes, you heard right. The man who once led the Minority in Parliament with the calm of a headmaster and the fire of a Tamale derby referee, is now being whispered about in chop bars and WhatsApp groups as the next possible presidential candidate. And if the polls are anything to go by, Haruna isn’t just dreaming, but already stretching his legs in the race.

Polls Say He Be the Guy
According to some political pollsters (those people wey dey guess future like mallam with cracked crystal ball), Haruna dey lead the NDC flagbearer race with 27% support. Among Mahama’s old fans, 31% say Haruna be the new stew on their jollof.

But wait, before you start printing “Haruna 2028” T-shirts, let’s not forget Ghanaian politics is like a Kumasi market: noisy, unpredictable, and full of surprises. One moment you’re the favourite, the next you’re being outshouted by a prophet claiming he dines with angels.

From Kulikuli School to Presidential Aspirations

Haruna’s political CV long pass Accra traffic. This guy dey collect titles like a boarding student dey collect chop money from aunties. Haruna’s journey is the stuff of northern folklore. Born in Tamale, educated at the University of Ghana, and once the President of the National Union of Ghana Students, he’s climbed the political ladder like a determined mango picker.

He’s held multiple ministerial roles from Communications to Trade, Labour, and now Education. If experience were jollof rice, Haruna’s plate would be overflowing. And let’s not forget his nickname in the north: Gangdu. It means “the one who doesn’t back down.” Fitting, isn’t it?

Now, in true Ghanaian fashion, the rumour has sparked all kinds of reactions. One NDC supporter was overheard saying, “If Haruna becomes flagbearer, I’ll fry yam every day until he wins!” Another joked, “He should first fix the school curriculum before fixing the country!”

Meanwhile, in Tamale, some elders are already preparing victory prayers, while others are cautioning, “Let him not forget that even jollof needs stew to be complete.” Translation: Haruna may be popular, but he’ll need a strong team and national appeal to win.

Some also speak about the issue of regional balance. Both Haruna and Mahama hail from Northern Ghana. Some party strategists worry that continuing the northern dominance might alienate voters in swing regions. But others argue: “If the north cooks the best jollof, why not let them serve it again?

Final Thoughts: Dream or Destiny?
Whether Haruna Iddrisu is genuinely preparing for 2028 or just enjoying the sweet aroma of political jollof, one thing is clear: Ghana’s political theatre is alive, well, and selling front-row tickets.

So, dear reader, keep your ears open and your fugu ironed. Because in Ghana, today’s rumour is tomorrow’s press conference and Haruna might just be rehearsing his victory speech in front of a mirror somewhere in Tamale.

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