Following many years working as a human rights lawyer, alongside his commitments as local councillor for Longsight for the last 15 years, the Mayor Making marks another achievement for Cllr Chohan.

Born in a remote village in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Abid studied law as a means for helping others, attaining a Bachelor of Law qualification before moving to the UK and began his career as a paralegal within two weeks of his arrival.

Abid has worked as a solicitor since 2007 sitting as director in his own law firm since 2015, specialising in immigration and civil litigation law.

Abid has often spoken out against human rights violations around the globe and has provided pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford professional fees.

He is also the founder and Chair of the British Pakistani Cultural Association which aims to promote Pakistani heritage and culture in the UK. He supports a number of charities and as an active trade unionist has previously chaired the Manchester and Oldham East brand of Unite.

In 2004 Abid was first elected as a Manchester City Councillor for its Longsight ward.  He has served as Lead member for Race and Equality and has sat on a number of scrutiny committees including Children and Young People, Communities, Neighbourhoods and Environment, and the Planning and Highways Committee.  He has sat on the Licensing and Appeals Committee for several years and served as Deputy Chair for four years.

Abid is married to Azra Abid Chohan who will act as Lady Mayoress for the first six months of his term. They have two grown-up children, Asim and Aisha, who were born, raised and still live in Manchester. Aisha will support him for the second six months of his term.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here