King Mohammed VI of Morocco has approved the removal of newly appointed Minister Delegate Madiha Khayr, just two days after her appointment.
Khayr, who was appointed on October 16 as Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education, Preschool Education, Vocational Training and Qualification, in charge of Vocational Training and Qualification, was relieved of her duties at the request of the Head of Government.
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According to a statement issued by the Royal Cabinet on Sunday, the Head of Government, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, requested Khayr’s removal, which the King approved in accordance with Article 47 of the Constitution.
Khayr is a member of parliament representing the Istiqlal Party in the Beni Mellal constituency. She was appointed head of the Istiqlal parliamentary group in the House of Representatives on October 8, following the September 23 legislative elections.
AP
