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'''Betty Mould-Iddrisu''' (born 1953<ref>[http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Ghana.htm Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership: The Republic of Ghana]</ref>) is a [[Ghanaian]] [[lawyer]] and [[politician]]. She is the [[Minister for Education]] in [[Ghana]]<ref name="2011 reshuffle">{{cite news |url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=200624 |title=Cabinet reshuffle: Zita dropped, Betty for education |accessdate=2011-02-07 |date=2011-01-04 |publisher=Ghana Home Page}}</ref>. Her first direct involvement in the Ghana government was as the Attorney General and Minister for Justice of [[Ghana]] since 2009. Prior to that, she had been the Head of Legal and Constitutional Affairs of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theghanaianjournal.com/2008/04/10/betty-mould-iddrissu-disappointed/ |title=Betty Mould Iddrissu Disappointed |accessdate=2009-02-28 |author=Emmanuel K. Dogbevi |work= |publisher=The Ghanaian Journal }}</ref> She is the first woman to serve in this capacity in Ghana.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=158328 |title=First woman Attorney-General Sworn In |accessdate=2009-02-28 |work=General News of Thursday, 26 February 2009 |publisher=Ghana Home Page}}</ref> Mould-Iddrisu had been one of those thought to be the likely nominee for [[Vice President of Ghana]] on the ticket of the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]] (NDC).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.myzongo.com/2008/01/30/betty-mould-iddrissu-ready-to-run-with-mills/ |title=Betty Mould-Iddrissu ready to run with Mills |accessdate=2009-02-28 |publisher=MyZongo.com}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
'''Betty Mould-Iddrisu''' (born 22 March 1953<ref>[http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Ghana.htm Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership: The Republic of Ghana]</ref>) is a [[Ghanaian]] [[lawyer]] and [[politician]]. She is the [[Minister for Education]] in [[Ghana]]<ref name="2011 reshuffle">{{cite news |url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=200624 |title=Cabinet reshuffle: Zita dropped, Betty for education |accessdate=2011-02-07 |date=2011-01-04 |publisher=Ghana Home Page}}</ref>. Her first direct involvement in the Ghana government was as the Attorney General and Minister for Justice of [[Ghana]] since 2009. Prior to that, she had been the Head of Legal and Constitutional Affairs of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theghanaianjournal.com/2008/04/10/betty-mould-iddrissu-disappointed/ |title=Betty Mould Iddrissu Disappointed |accessdate=2009-02-28 |author=Emmanuel K. Dogbevi |work= |publisher=The Ghanaian Journal }}</ref> She is the first woman to serve in this capacity in Ghana.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=158328 |title=First woman Attorney-General Sworn In |accessdate=2009-02-28 |work=General News of Thursday, 26 February 2009 |publisher=Ghana Home Page}}</ref> Mould-Iddrisu had been one of those thought to be the likely nominee for [[Vice President of Ghana]] on the ticket of the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]] (NDC).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.myzongo.com/2008/01/30/betty-mould-iddrissu-ready-to-run-with-mills/ |title=Betty Mould-Iddrissu ready to run with Mills |accessdate=2009-02-28 |publisher=MyZongo.com}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


Her academic qualifications include a [[Master's Degree]] gained in 1978 from the [[London School of Economics]]. Between 1990 and 2000, at the same time as fulfilling her duties at the London based [[Commonwealth Secretariat]], she taught at the law faculty of [[University of Ghana|Ghana University]], also publishing various papers and articles on [[intellectual property]].<ref>[http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/moynihan/PersonDetail.asp?personID=269 Moynihan Institute of global affairs - Betty Mould-Iddrisu]</ref>
Her academic qualifications include a [[Master's Degree]] gained in 1978 from the [[London School of Economics]]. Between 1990 and 2000, at the same time as fulfilling her duties at the London based [[Commonwealth Secretariat]], she taught at the law faculty of [[University of Ghana|Ghana University]], also publishing various papers and articles on [[intellectual property]].<ref>[http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/moynihan/PersonDetail.asp?personID=269 Moynihan Institute of global affairs -Betty Mould-Iddrisu]</ref>

She resigned from the government in January 2012. The reasons were not made public. This was a few days after her successor as Attorney-General was sacked by the President.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/news/general-news/10433-president-mills-relieves-attorney-general-of-his-post- |title=President Mills Relieves Attorney-General Of His Post |accessdate=25 January 2012 |publisher=Ghana government}}</ref> She had been under pressure in relation to a case while she was serving as the Attorney-General.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=228421|title=Education Minister Betty Mould-Iddrisu resigns|work=General News|publisher=Ghana Home Page|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref> She was succeeded at the Education Ministry by [[Enoch Teye Mensah]].<ref>{{cite web|title=E.T. Mensah Takes Over Education|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=228426|work=General News|publisher=Ghana Home Page|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref>


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Revision as of 03:55, 25 January 2012

Betty Mould-Iddrisu
Minister for Education
In office
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012
PresidentJohn Atta Mills
Preceded byAlex Tettey-Enyo
Succeeded byEnoch Teye Mensah
Attorney General and Minister for Justice
In office
Feb 2009 – Jan 2011
PresidentJohn Atta Mills
Preceded byAmbrose Dery
Succeeded byMartin Amidu
Personal details
Born (1953-03-22) 22 March 1953 (age 71)
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
SpouseAlhaji Iddrisu Mahama
ProfessionLawyer

Betty Mould-Iddrisu (born 22 March 1953[1]) is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. She is the Minister for Education in Ghana[2]. Her first direct involvement in the Ghana government was as the Attorney General and Minister for Justice of Ghana since 2009. Prior to that, she had been the Head of Legal and Constitutional Affairs of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.[3] She is the first woman to serve in this capacity in Ghana.[4] Mould-Iddrisu had been one of those thought to be the likely nominee for Vice President of Ghana on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[5]

Her academic qualifications include a Master's Degree gained in 1978 from the London School of Economics. Between 1990 and 2000, at the same time as fulfilling her duties at the London based Commonwealth Secretariat, she taught at the law faculty of Ghana University, also publishing various papers and articles on intellectual property.[6]

She resigned from the government in January 2012. The reasons were not made public. This was a few days after her successor as Attorney-General was sacked by the President.[7] She had been under pressure in relation to a case while she was serving as the Attorney-General.[8] She was succeeded at the Education Ministry by Enoch Teye Mensah.[9]

References

  1. ^ Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership: The Republic of Ghana
  2. ^ "Cabinet reshuffle: Zita dropped, Betty for education". Ghana Home Page. 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
  3. ^ Emmanuel K. Dogbevi. "Betty Mould Iddrissu Disappointed". The Ghanaian Journal. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  4. ^ "First woman Attorney-General Sworn In". General News of Thursday, 26 February 2009. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  5. ^ "Betty Mould-Iddrissu ready to run with Mills". MyZongo.com. Retrieved 2009-02-28. [dead link]
  6. ^ Moynihan Institute of global affairs -Betty Mould-Iddrisu
  7. ^ "President Mills Relieves Attorney-General Of His Post". Ghana government. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Education Minister Betty Mould-Iddrisu resigns". General News. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  9. ^ "E.T. Mensah Takes Over Education". General News. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 25 January 2012.

See also

Political offices
Preceded by
Ambrose Dery
 Attorney General and Minister for Justice
2009 – 2011 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Education
2011 – 2012 		Succeeded by

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