Ziblim Iddi
Ziblim Iddi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Gushegu Constituency | |
| In office 7 January 2017 – 6 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Kwame Nassa |
| Succeeded by | Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana |
| Majority | New Patriotic Party (NPP) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 September 1967 Gushegu, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse | Anda |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Accra |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana; Clark Atlanta University |
| Occupation | Academic and politician |
| Profession | Lecturer |
Ziblim Iddi (born 15 September 1967) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Gushegu Constituency in the Northern Region of Gana on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).[1]
Education[edit]
Iddi holds the qualification of doctor of philosophy in political science (international relations and comparative politics) from Clark University, Atlanta, US.[2] He also possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Ghana and a master's in International Affairs and Development (MIAD) from Clark University.[2]
His areas of expertise include political economy, comparative politics, and international relations.[2]
Politics[edit]
Iddi is a member of New Patriotic Party and was a member of parliament for Gushegu constituency in the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.[3]
2016 election[edit]
Iddi contested the Gushegu constituency on the ticket of New Patriotic Party during the 2016 Ghanaian general election and won with 22,529 votes, representing 54.22% of the total votes. He was elected over Kwesi Thomas Nassan of the National Democratic Congress who polled 18, 479 votes which is equivalent to 44.47%, parliamentary candidate for the Progressive People's Party (PPP) had 316 votes representing 0.76% and Convention People's Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate Issah Baba had 228 votes, representing 0.55% of the total votes.[4]
Iddi stepped down during the 2020 New Patriotic Party primaries.[5]
Career[edit]
Iddi worked as a library assistant at the Fulton County Library from 1996 to 2004. From 2004 to 2008, he worked as a teaching assistant at Clark Atlanta University. From 2008 to 2016, he lectured at the University of Ghana.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ghana MPs - List of MPs". GhanaMps. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
- ^ a b c "Political Science lecturer Dr Ziblim Barri Iddi appointed Deputy Tourism Minister – GhanaPoliticsOnline.com". ghanapoliticsonline. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "Iddi, Ziblim". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Gusheigu Constituency Results - Election 2016". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "NPP primaries: Polls for Gushegu, two other constituencies put on hold". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "Ziblim Iddi, Biography". MobileGhanaWeb. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
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