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.
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 |
While he was in office, allegations of bias towards Ahmadi Muslims.[1] Due to this, on 11 May 2010,he 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 East was nominated as his replacement[3] and approved by parliament on 23 July 2010.[4]
References
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http://www-spyghana-com/the-politics-of-orthodox-and-ahmadiyya-muslims-in-wa/[potential badlink] "The Politics Of Orthodox And Ahmadiyya Muslims In Wa"]. Retrieved 7 January 2013.{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "My dismissal was orchestrated by NDC executives - Khalid". General news. Ghana Home Page. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ "Press Release-President Mills Nominates Upper West Regional Minister". Government of Ghana. 6 July 2010. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ "Isaaku Salia approved as Upper West Regional Minister". Accra Mail. Retrieved 7 August 2010.[permanent dead link]
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