Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama is a distinguished Ghanaian economist and central banker, currently serving as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.

He was sworn into office on February 25, 2025, by President John Dramani Mahama.

Current Role

Dr Asiama has been the Governor of the Bank of Ghana since February 3, 2025.

His tenure focuses on monetary policy formulation, financial sector regulation, and maintaining macroeconomic stability.

Previous Roles

1. Second Deputy Governor: Served from April 2016 to January 2018.

2. Long-term Career: With over 23 years at the Bank of Ghana, Dr Asiama has held various senior positions in research, banking supervision, and monetary policy.

Early Life and Education

Dr Asiama attended St. Peter's Secondary School in Nkwatia and Bishop Herman Secondary School in Kpando.

He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton in the UK. He hails from Kpalime Duga in Ghana’s Volta Region.

Career

Dr Asiama has held multiple senior positions at the Bank of Ghana before becoming Governor.

He has been a key member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, participating in decisions related to interest rate policy and inflation management.

Governorship

Since he was appointed Governor in February 2025, Dr Asiama has commented on the performance of Ghana’s banking sector and macroeconomic outlook.

He has addressed critical issues surrounding currency stability and monetary policy management, emphasising the importance of media engagement in economic communication and discussing the licensing of non-interest banking in Ghana.

His oversight includes addressing the enforcement of foreign exchange regulations and implementing financial sector reforms aimed at strengthening stability.

Legal Matters

Before his governorship, Dr Asiama was involved in legal proceedings relating to Ghana’s banking sector crisis.

In January 2025, the attorney general discontinued the case against him.

Tenure in Office as Governor of the Bank of Ghana

Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has been serving as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana for just over a year.

As of late February 2026, he continues to fulfill his roles as Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Private Life

Dr Asiama is married to Margaret Asiama, whom he has publicly acknowledged for her unwavering support during his doctoral studies.

The couple has at least one daughter, who was born while he was completing his PhD at the University of Southampton, UK.

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