President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his confidence in Dr. Johnson Asiama’s leadership as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), despite opposition from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the legality and suitability of his appointment.
The President’s support follows intense debate over Dr. Asiama’s past legal issues and his capability to navigate Ghana’s financial sector through its ongoing crisis.
The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed Dr. Asiama’s appointment, citing his past involvement in the collapse of UniBank and UT Bank, for which he was on trial before the government dropped all charges.
According to the NPP, Dr. Asiama’s legal history undermines his suitability for the role of BoG Governor, a position that requires the highest standards of integrity and trust.
However, at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Johnson Asiama as Governor and Dr. Zakari Mumuni as First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, President Mahama defended his decision, stressing the importance of experienced and decisive leadership in tackling the country’s financial challenges.
“Ghana’s financial sector is in crisis and the task ahead demands experience foresight and decisive leadership. 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 trust him with this responsibility knowing that he will serve with greater diligence and excellence,” President Mahama said.
