How I got the name 'Computer' – NDC's Rashid Tanko explains - MyJoyOnline

Origin of the Name 'Computer'

Tanko Rashid-Computer, Deputy National Elections Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), earned his nickname due to his exceptional talent in the classroom.

According to Tanko-Computer, a mathematics teacher gave him this name because of his impressive calculative speed and conceptual clarity.

I was the only person who could understand what the lady was doing. So I was more or less like a PA to her.

This nickname originated from an incident where Tanko helped his teacher during a mathematics lesson, showcasing his ability to grasp complex problems quickly.

Author's summary: Tanko-Computer got his name from a math teacher impressed by his skills.

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