In a move aimed at strengthening the country’s financial sector, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a new governing board for the Bank of Ghana.
The board, which is chaired by Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, includes notable figures such as Isaac Adongo, an economist and Bolgatanga Central Lawmaker.
Issac Adongo’s appointment to the Bank of Ghana board is seen as a strategic move, given his expertise in economic matters and failure to clinch ministerial appointment.
His experience in the financial sector is expected to bring valuable insights to the board, which is responsible for overseeing the country’s monetary policy.
The new board members were appointed in consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 70(1)(d)(ii) 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).
Other members of the board include Dr. Zakari Mumuni, Deputy Governor; Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Representative from the Ministry of Finance; Augustine Fritz Gockel, Economist; Nana Akua Ayivor, 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; and Isaac Adongo, Economist.
The appointment of the new board members is seen as a positive step towards strengthening the country’s financial sector.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
