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Zeqblog Blog of Friday, 31 January 2025
Source: Okine Isaac
Dr. Johnson Asiamah nominated the BoG Governor.
President John Dramani Mahama has proposed Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana, subject to confirmation by the Council of State.
The nomination comes after Dr. Ernest Addison, the incumbent Governor, made a formal desire to go on terminal leave before retiring on March 28, 2025.
Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor since April 2017, completed two full terms after being reappointed in March 2021.
In his place, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Johnson Asiamah, a seasoned economist and former Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, to oversee the central bank.
Dr. Asiamah served as Second Deputy Governor from 2016 to 2017 and has over 23 years of experience at the Central Bank.
Dr. Asiamah, who holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, is well-known for his significant experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research.
“He has extensive banking knowledge, having worked for the Bank of Ghana for almost 23 years.
“He has over the years demonstrated commitment to implementing sound monetary and exchange rate policy, fostering a stable financial system, and promoting accelerated economic growth in Ghana,” stated the letter sent and signed by the President’s acting Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
