Volta Regional House of Chiefs endorses Dr. Asiama’s appointment as BoG Governor

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has formally endorsed the appointment of Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
In a press release, the House extended its heartfelt gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for this significant appointment, which they believe reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence in Ghana’s financial sector.

Recognizing merit and experience
Togbega Patamia Dzekley VII, Vice President of the House, emphasized that Dr. Asiamah’s appointment is a testament to his exceptional qualifications and extensive background in monetary policy and financial regulation.
He noted that Dr. Asiama’s previous tenure as Second Deputy Governor of the Bank was marked by professionalism, integrity, and a deep understanding of the country’s financial landscape. According to the release, his experience uniquely positions him to steer the Bank of Ghana towards achieving its mandate of ensuring monetary stability and fostering economic growth.

A call national unity and for prosperity
The House of Chiefs expressed unwavering support for Dr. Asiama, confident that under his leadership, the Bank of Ghana will implement policies that promote economic resilience, financial inclusion, and sustainable development.
“His appointment is a testament to the recognition of merit and competence, and we believe it will inspire confidence among stakeholders in the financial sector,” the press release stated.
The House urged all Ghanaians to rally behind Dr. Asiama, setting aside partisan interests to collectively work towards the prosperity of the nation.
Dr Asiama’s proven track record
Dr. Asiama is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s leading economists, with a wealth of experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK, and has spent over two decades working at the BoG in various leadership capacities.
Between April 2016 and January 2018, he served as Deputy Governor of the BoG, where he played a key role in formulating monetary and financial policies to ensure macroeconomic stability.
His tenure saw significant improvements in exchange rate policies, liquidity management, and overall financial sector regulation.
His deep knowledge of Ghana’s economic landscape positions him well to lead the BoG in steering the country’s financial future.
His nomination signals a continuity of efforts to stabilize the economy while ensuring sustainable financial sector reforms.
His key areas of expertise include monetary and exchange rate policy formulation and implementation, banking sector regulation and supervision, economic research, strategic financial decision-making, risk management, and digital banking regulation.
His leadership is expected to introduce innovative policies that align with global financial trends while addressing Ghana’s specific economic needs.