Haruna Idrissu Vows to Fight Allegations of Bribery, Decries False Claims

Tamale South MP, Haruna Idrissu, has vehemently denied allegations of accepting a $2.5 million bribe from South African siblings Rushil and Nishani Singh.

In a bold statement reacting to the accusations made by News24, Idrissu threatens legal action if the claims are not retracted and an apology issued.

The former minister and ex-minority leader stands firm in defending his integrity, stating, “I have never engaged in any form of corrupt behavior.”

The former minister and ex-minority leader. in a statement sighted by WhatsUp

News said “To be clear, and for the avoidance of doubt, I have never at any point in

time, received personally, directed to be paid to, benefited from, or been aware of,

any unlawful, illegal or immoral payments made by either GIC or the Singhs. Also,

I have never brokered any deals to benefit GIC and/or the Singhs.

I vehemently deny these allegations and categorically refute any implication of

wrongdoing. This unfounded allegation not only seeks to tarnish my reputation but

also undermines the trust and integrity of my office as the Member of Parliament

for the people of Tamale South.

“As a responsible member of parliament, I am committed to upholding the highest

standard of ethics and transparency. I have always conducted myself with integrity.

and have never engaged in any form of corrupt behaviour.

In light of these unfounded claims, I demand that the accuser provide concrete

evidence to support their accusations. Any allegation of corruption must be backed

by factual evidence rather than mere speculation or hearsay”.

The MP while accusing News24 of doing a shoddy work and failing to reach out to

him for a balance work added “I do not know what may have motivated this false

and unjustified attempt to denigrate my image but rest assured that I do not intend.

to treat these false allegations lightly.

I have promptly referred this matter to my lawyers and eagerly await their advice on the next steps to be taken. It is time that we held media outlets to high journalistic standards and quell the abuse of journalistic privileges. I will not succumb to cheap blackmail”.

He demands concrete evidence to support the accusations, emphasizing the importance of upholding ethics and transparency in public office.

Idrissu expresses disappointment in the media outlet’s failure to reach out to him for a balanced story, calling out the attempt to tarnish his reputation as unjustified.

He asserts his commitment to fighting these false allegations and refusing to be a victim of cheap blackmail.

The MP’s decisive response underscores his dedication to upholding high ethical standards and challenging the abuse of journalistic privileges.

As the saga unfolds, Idrissu remains resolute in his stand against what he perceives as baseless attacks on his character and reputation.