Should It be "is a former Senior Minister" instead?

Mr Tharman, who was a former Senior Minister, said that the presidential contest should be about the individuals who are running, their character and their track record.

Should It be “is a former Senior Minister” instead ? Thanks

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Yes, or more simply:
“Mr Tharman, a former Senior Minister, “.

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Yes. The words ‘was’ and ‘former’ make the expression redundant.

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