President Mahama has sworn-in the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwasi Asiama and First Deputy Governor, Dr.Zakaria Mumuni.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Dr. Asiama and Dr. Zakaria Mumuni were made to take the oath of Office and were presented the Instrument of appointment.
In his brief speech at the ceremony, President Mahama expressed his confidence in the BoG Governor to stabilize the economy and ensure a critical step in restoring trust in the nation’s economic governance.
“With Dr. Asiama heading the Bank of Ghana, I am confident that we will rebuild trust in the institution, we will restore stability and put our economy back on the path of sustained growth.
“I entrust him with this responsibility knowing that he will serve with due diligence and excellency,” the President stated.
The President said the appointment of Dr. Asiama and Dr. Zakaria Mumuni “is a deliberate affirmation of our unshakeable commitment to professionalism, integrity and proven competence as a sole criterion to our high office.”
The President further justified Dr. Asiama’s appointment referencing his past achievements while he served as the Deputy Bank of Ghana.
“As Deputy Governor, he was instrumental in controlling inflation, stabilizing the currency, and strengthening regulatory oversight. His deep expertise in banking supervision, risk management, and digital finance positions him as the right leader at this critical time,” he added.
President Mahama encouraged the new BoG Governors to work closely with key institutions, including the Ministry of Finance, Parliament and the financial industry while maintaining the independent mandate required of them.
“I am confident in your expertise, vision and integrity to discharge your mandate with excellence,” the President said as he congratulated the Governors.
