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]
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
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]
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