President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State.
Dr. Asiamah’s nomination follows the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison’s, request to proceed on leave leading to his retirement on March 31, 2025.
Dr. Asiamah previously served as Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2016 to 2017. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK, and has extensive experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research.
With over 23 years of experience working at the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Asiamah has consistently demonstrated his commitment to implementing sound monetary and exchange rate policies, fostering a stable financial system, and promoting accelerated economic growth in Ghana.
Dr. Addison will begin his terminal leave on February 3, 2025, as he prepares for retirement. His official exit is slated for March 28, 2025, after completing two full terms as Governor.
The Bank of Ghana acknowledged his dedication, stating, “The Bank of Ghana thanks the Governor for his meritorious and distinguished service to the Bank and the Republic and wishes Dr. Ernest Addison a restful retirement.”