President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new members to the governing board of the Bank of Ghana in consultation with the Council of State.
The appointments, made in line with Article 70(1)(d)(iii) of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended by the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 918), aim to strengthen the central bank’s leadership and oversight.
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The newly appointed members are as follows:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama | Governor (Chairman) |
| Dr. Zakari Mumuni | 1st Deputy Governor |
| Thomas Nyarko Ampem | Representative from the Ministry of Finance |
| Mr. Augustine Fritz Gockel | Economist |
| Nana Akua Ayivora | Accountant/Audit/Risk/Compliance |
| Emma Akua Bulley | Lawyer |
| Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia | Finance Markets/Treasury |
| Dr. Stephen Senyo Sapati | Finance/Audit |
| Beatrice Feehi Annangfio | Lawyer |
| Kizzita Mensah | Lawyer |
| Joseph W. Asamoah | Fintech |
| Isaac Adongo | Economist |
The appointments are expected to enhance the Bank of Ghana’s regulatory and policy framework, ensuring financial stability and effective economic governance.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP and Spokesperson to the President, confirmed the appointments in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
