Johnson Asiama
Johnson Asiama is the Acting Governor of the Bank of Ghana, previously serving as Deputy Governor. He was recently in the news due to the Attorney General's decision to withdraw charges related to the collapse of UniBank and UT Bank, which raised discussions about accountability in the banking sector.
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Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, stated that the matter had been conclusively settled by the Supreme Court.
BoG rules out GN Bank licence restoration
Ghana· 2026-02-06The Cocoa Tertiary Education Trust and Scholarship Committee, chaired by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, marked a new era in COCOBOD’s educational interventions.
COCOBOD inaugurates 3 board sub-committeesGhana· 2025-10-25
Dr. Johnson Asiama represented the Governor at the meeting with religious leaders.
BoG consults religious leaders on developing inclusive regulatory framework for rollout of Non-Interest Banking and FinanceGhana· 2025-09-22
Governor Johnson Asiama announced a reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate at a press conference.
How well do you understand monetary policy?Ghana· 2025-09-20
Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, emphasized the importance of compliance in the remittance and FX space.
BoG unveils tougher forex rules aimed at boosting cedi stability, confidenceGhana· 2025-08-21Dr. Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, was the last dignitary to lay flowers at the ceremony.
Nation mourns fallen men - President leads solemn tributeGhana· 2025-08-08
Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, emphasized the need for investment in non-traditional services exports to boost foreign exchange.
Invest in non-traditional, services exports to boost forex — BoG GovernorGhana· 2025-07-24
Dr. Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has called for a collective national effort to translate recent foreign exchange gains into tangible economic benefits for ordinary Ghanaians.
Cedi stability must benefit all Ghanaians — BoG GovernorGhana· 2025-07-15Dr. Johnson Asiama announced the Bank of Ghana's plans to regulate cryptocurrency platforms.
BoG set to regulate crypto exchanges, Governor says ‘You can’t stop It — so let’s manage it’Ghana· 2025-07-15Dr Johnson Asiama will provide valuable insights and guidance to the discussions as the chair of the dialogue.
Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Dialogue: Sustaining forex gains - Business and Economic impactGhana· 2025-07-15
Dr Johnson Asiama is the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and will chair the meeting.
Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast meeting todayGhana· 2025-07-15Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, disclosed plans to block leakages in remittance inflows.
Policy to block leakages in remittance inflows in the offingGhana· 2025-06-05
Dr Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana Governor, discussed the appreciation of the cedi and its impact on prices during a press conference.
Prices to fall as cedi gains weight — BoG governorGhana· 2025-05-27Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, stated that the decision to maintain the policy rate was driven by the central bank’s latest forecast.
Bank of Ghana holds policy rate at 28% amid easing inflation and strong Cedi performanceGhana· 2025-05-24Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama.
Break short-term development planning cycle - President charges NDPCGhana· 2025-05-21
Dr. Johnson Asiama is the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
See the 13 members on the new Ghana Gold BoardGhana· 2025-05-19
Dr. Johnson Asiama is the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and part of the board.
11-Member Ghana Cocoa Board inaugurated, pledges to revive sectorGhana· 2025-05-17
Dr Johnson Asiama serves as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and is part of the COCOBOD board.
See the 11 members of the new COCOBOD BoardGhana· 2025-05-16
Dr Johnson Asiama has urged African countries to enhance collaboration in fostering an inclusive financial ecosystem.
BoG Governor calls for continental coordination in financial sectorGhana· 2025-05-15
Governor Johnson Asiama expressed cautious optimism for rate relief later in the year if disinflation continues.
Ghana cedi named world’s best-performing currency by BloombergGhana· 2025-05-08
Governor Dr Johnson Asiama is expected to re-evaluate the policy direction at the central bank’s next meeting.
Ghana's inflation falls to 21.2% in April 2025Ghana· 2025-05-07Dr Johnson Asiama underlined the importance of strengthening the financial sector during the meeting.
IFC urges Ghana to leverage on diaspora for growthGhana· 2025-04-28
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, highlighted the importance of the IFC’s role in stabilizing Ghana’s financial sector.
Ghana seeks stronger ties with IFC to boost key sectorsGhana· 2025-04-27The delegation included Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama.
IMF Chief praises Ghana's economic reform efforts under Finance Minister's leadershipGhana· 2025-04-27Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, emphasized the need for urgent international intervention to prevent an economic crisis in Africa.
Africa calls for debt restructuringGhana· 2025-04-24
Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, emphasized the need for urgent international intervention to prevent an economic crisis in Africa.
BoG Governor leads Africa's call for urgent debt restructuring at World Bank/IMF MeetingGhana· 2025-04-23Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has disclosed that the central bank is poised to begin regulating cryptocurrency platforms and virtual asset providers.
Bank of Ghana to begin cryptocurrency regulation by September — Governor AsiamaGhana· 2025-04-23Dr Johnson Asiama has justified the construction of the Central Bank’s new state-of-the-art office complex.
BoG Governor defends construction of new HeadquartersGhana· 2025-03-05
Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has disclosed the financial details regarding the construction of the new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana.
BoG paid $48.3m in taxes for new $261.8m headquarters - GovernorGhana· 2025-03-05Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, addressed concerns about the $11.1 million furnishing cost for the central bank’s new headquarters in Accra.
BoG Governor addresses $11 Million furnishing cost of new headquarters before ParliamentGhana· 2025-03-05