New BoG governor can’t engage in official duties – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

The former Deputy Governor was recently nominated by  President John Dramani, on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.

This follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025.

However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader raised serious concerns with Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office in the absence of the Council of State.

“Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr. Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State. While awaiting confirmation, he can seek any necessary briefings outside the formal assumption of office,” the letter noted.

He added, “I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes.”

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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