Mahama nominates Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Bank of Ghana Governor
Breaking News: Mahama's Pick for Bank of Ghana Governor
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the next Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval from the Council of State.
This move comes after current Governor Dr. Ernest Addison requested to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025. Dr. Asiamah is a seasoned economist with over 23 years of experience at the Bank of Ghana, having previously served as the Second Deputy Governor from 2016 to 2017.
He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK, and brings extensive expertise in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research.
With his strong commitment to fostering a stable financial system, sound monetary policies, and accelerated economic growth in Ghana, Dr. Asiamah is poised to lead the central bank at a crucial time for the country’s financial sector.
