President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
According to a statement from the Presidency, Dr. Johnson Asiamah’s nomination is pending approval by the council of State.
This nomination follows the receipt and acceptance of a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave leading to his retirement on March 31, 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 brings extensive experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research.
With over 23 years of service at the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Asiamah has demonstrated a strong commitment to implementing sound monetary and exchange rate policies, fostering a stable financial system, and promoting accelerated economic growth in Ghana.