Accra, June 18, GNA – Dr Issahaku Moomin Tahiru, a chartered accountant and former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Wa Municipal Assembly, has announced his intention to contest for the position of National Treasurer of the NPP when nominations officially open.
Dr Tahiru served as MCE for Wa Municipality for eight years and was the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for the Wa Central Constituency in the 2012 and 2016 general elections.
He began his professional career with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department before moving to the Ghana Revenue Authority, where he gained extensive experience in public financial administration.
He later joined the Ghana Health Service, serving as Head of Finance at various health facilities across the country, including in the Ashanti Region, where he held key financial management responsibilities.
Currently, Dr Tahiru works as an International Business Agent, managing financial transactions and providing business support services to organisations and clients.
His decision to contest for the National Treasurer position has received positive reactions from party members across various networks and platforms, with many expressing confidence in his ability to strengthen the party’s financial management systems.
Supporters describe him as a seasoned financial professional with extensive industry experience and a deep understanding of Public Financial Management laws and regulations.
His experience also includes managing constituency campaign finances for the NPP in the Wa Central Constituency during the 2012 general elections.
Dr Tahiru’s expertise spans fundraising, business networking, financial management, and investment principles, qualities supporters believe will help strengthen the financial base of the party if he is elected.
He has pledged to leverage his extensive experience in both the corporate and public sectors to enhance the fortunes of the NPP through prudent financial management, effective resource mobilisation, and strengthened financial accountability.
GNA
Edited by Audrey Dekalu