Mahmud Khalid
| Mahmud Khalid | |
|---|---|
| Upper West Regional Minister | |
| In office 2009–2010 | |
| President | John Atta Mills |
| Preceded by | George Hikah Benson |
| Succeeded by | Isaaku Saliah |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Mahmud Khalid is a Ghanaian politician and a former Minister of State. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress (Ghana) of Ghana. He served briefly as the Minister for the Upper West Region in the Mills government.
Throughout Mahmud Khalid's office as Minister of State, there were protests led by his religious opponent because of his religious affiliation towards Ahmadiyya Islam. He made comments against him, and sent series of letters to castle for his removal from office as the regional minister. Allegations were raised that, the award of contracts, accessibility of the office of the minister and support were reaching only Ahmadi Muslims.[1] As a result of the upheaval, on 11 May 2010, Mahmud Khalid, the Upper West Regional Minister was dismissed by the President of Ghana, John Atta Mills. Khalid suggested members of his party lobbied for his dismissal.[2] Alhaji Issaku Saliah, a former MP for Wa West was nominated as his replacement[3] and approved by parliament on 23 July 2010.[4]
References
- ↑ "The Politics Of Orthodox And Ahmadiyya Muslims In Wa". Retrieved 2013-01-07.
- ↑ "My dismissal was orchestrated by NDC executives - Khalid". General news (Ghana Home Page). 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
- ↑ "Press Release-President Mills Nominates Upper West Regional Minister". Government of Ghana. 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
- ↑ "Isaaku Salia approved as Upper West Regional Minister". Accra Mail. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
See also
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Hikah Benson |
Upper West Regional Minister 2009 – 2010 |
Succeeded by Isaaku Saliah |