President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a new governing board for the Bank of Ghana in consultation with the Council of State.
The appointments, made in accordance 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), were announced on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama has been appointed as the Governor and Chairman of the Board, with Dr. Zakari Mumuni serving as the 1st Deputy Governor.
Thomas Nyarko Ampem has been designated as the representative from the Ministry of Finance.
Other members of the board include:
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 newly constituted board is expected to provide strategic direction and oversight to the central bank, ensuring sound monetary policies and financial stability in Ghana.
The appointments reflect a blend of expertise in finance, law, economics, and technology, aimed at strengthening the country’s banking sector.
