Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu (1952 – 24 September 2008) was a Ghanaian chartered accountant and prominent politician.
Born in Asante Akyem Agogo, he received his education at Kumasi High School (GCE O-Level 1972), Prempeh College, and the University of Ghana (https://t.co/SMVTpjusnp. Administration – Accounting option). He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1985.
He worked at Ghana Airways, Volta River Authority, Ananse Systems, and later became a partner in the accounting firm Asante Wiredu and Associates.
Politically, he campaigned against the UNIGOV proposal in 1978, joined the New Patriotic Party in 1992, and was elected Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North in 1996. He served continuously from January 1997 until his death, winning with 72.3% of the votes.
Under President John Agyekum Kufuor, he held key ministerial positions: Local Government and Rural Development (2001–2003), Education, Youth and Sports (2003–2005), and Finance and Economic Planning (2005–2008). As Finance Minister, he made history by presenting the 2006 Budget Statement before the fiscal year began — the first time in Ghana’s history.
He was married with six children. He died in South Africa on 24 September 2008 while receiving treatment for a short illness. The Baah-Wiredu Memorial Lecture was established in 2014 to honour his legacy as an accountant, politician, and public servant.
🇾🇪 Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t let defeat define him — he used it as fuel.
🗣️ The best don’t avoid failure. They learn from it.
📈 That’s how greatness is built.
Love this from @ManUtd❤️🤍🖤
What’s your grandma’s father’s name? Pretty sure you don’t know and never think of him … that’s gonna be you some day so live your life and stop worrying about what people think … enjoy every bit of it to the fullest ! It’s a moving train you not that special