Dr. Johnson Asiamah nominated BoG Governor as Dr. Addison takes terminal leave

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending the approval of the Council of State.

This follows the central bank’s current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, taking terminal leave ahead of his retirement in March 2025. Dr. Addison has served in the role since 2017.

“President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana pending approval by the Council of State.

“Dr. Asiamah’s nomination follows the receipt and acceptance of a formal request by current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave leading to his retirement on 31st March 2025,” reads part of a letter dated January 31 and issued by Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

Brief profile
Dr. Johnson Asiamah, who previously served as Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2016 to 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.

With over 23 years of experience in banking, 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.