Afenyo-Markin To Mahama: New BoG Governor Can’t Engage In Official Duties

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr. Asiamah on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.

His nomination follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025. Dr. Addison has served as Governor since April 2017 after completing two full terms.

In a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin challenged Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office, cautioning him to refrain from conducting official duties until his appointment is approved by the Council of State.

The Minority Leader argued that Dr. Asiamah’s immediate assumption of office raises serious constitutional concerns given the current 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.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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