Dr. Johnson Asiama, the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has pledged to safeguard the independence of the institution and ensure a seamless transition into his new role.

Speaking after assuming office, Dr. Asiama emphasized that his primary goal is to uphold the autonomy of the central bank while fostering a smooth handover of responsibilities. His comments were made during a meeting with the Bank's Deputy Governors, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari and Elsie Addo Awadzie.

“The President believes that this approach reinforces our independence and facilitates a smooth transition,” Dr. Asiama said, assuring both stakeholders and the public that the transition would be without complications.

He further added, “The public must see us working together because it’s just another transition.”

Dr. Asiama also noted that key personnel at the Central Bank are already familiar to him, which should make the transition process even smoother. “We should not see the transition as a problem for us at all,” he remarked.

As the new Governor, he reaffirmed his commitment to the mandate of the Bank, ensuring that the market would experience no disruptions during his tenure.

Dr. Asiama officially took over as Governor of the Bank of Ghana after Dr. Ernest Addison began his terminal leave on February 3, 2025, ahead of his retirement. Dr. Addison’s tenure will officially conclude on March 28, 2025, as per the provisions of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended.