Dr. Johnson Asiamah nominated as Governor of the Bank of Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.

According to a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s spokesperson, Dr. Asiamah’s nomination is awaiting approval by the Council of State.

Dr. Asiamah’s nomination follows the acceptance of a formal request from the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to take a leave of absence, leading to his retirement before March 28, 2025.

“Dr. Johnson Asiamah, who previously served as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana between 2016 and 2017, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK. He has extensive experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research,” the statement noted.

The release further stated, “he has a wealth of experience at the Central Bank, having worked there for over 23 years.’’

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