Members and fans of the entertainment industry have expressed disappointment in First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu over a remark he made about the creative arts industry during the vetting of Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo.
During Dumelo’s vetting on February 25, 2025, Habib Iddrisu cautioned the nominee against taking his political career lightly, emphasizing that his role was not within the movie industry.
Iddrisu urged Dumelo to approach his ministerial duties with utmost seriousness.
“If you go to the ministry, try to assist your minister. The ministry is vast, and you should not try to jump the gun. Also, note that when you go to the ministry, you are no longer in the movie industry. Try to be as serious as you can so that you can support your minister in succeeding,” Iddrisu stated.
His comment has sparked reactions on social media, with some netizens calling on the Deputy Minority Whip to issue an apology to the movie industry.
While some demand an apology to the creative arts sector, others are questioning Habib Iddrisu’s intelligence.
