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Matilda Asante-Asiedu appointed BoG Deputy Governor

The Group Head of Retail Banking at Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has been appointed as the second deputy Governor at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Her appointment is in accordance with Section 17 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended.   The Minister of State in charge of Government […]

President Mahama swears in BoG Governor, First Deputy

President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn-in Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in a ceremony held at the Jubilee House. Dr. Asiama’s appointment comes at a critical time for Ghana’s economy, with ongoing efforts to stabilize inflation, manage foreign exchange volatility, and implement monetary policies aimed […]

President Mahama nominates Dr. Johnson Asiamah as BoG Governor

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State. The nomination follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on terminal leave ahead of his retirement on March 28, 2025. Dr. Johnson Asiamah nominated BoG […]

William Ato Essien jailed 15 years for stealing

The Accra High Court has imposed a 15-year jail term on the founder of defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, for stealing over GH₵90 million belonging to the bank. Essien, who was convicted in December last year for stealing over GH₵90 million belonging to Capital Bank, avoided a custodial sentence after the court accepted an […]