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Johnson Asiama

Also known as: Dr. Johnson Asiama · Governor Asiama · Dr. John Asiamah · Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama · Dr Johnson Asiamah · Dr Johnson Asiama · Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama · Governor Dr Johnson Asiama

Johnson Asiama — Bank of Ghana Governor overseeing monetary policy, financial regulation, and currency management amid economic stabilization efforts.

2026-04-262026-09-20

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May 2026
19 MayJoy Online
Ghana’s foreign exchange reserves and inflation outlook face renewed pressure following rising global energy prices triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict, Dr Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has warned. …
BoG Governor flags reserve, energy risks as MPC opens 130th meeting
18 MayJoy Online
… Johnson Asiama has disclosed that Ghana’s current account surplus for the first quarter of this year exceeded the same period in 2025 by US$652 million. …
Current account surplus: quarter one 2026 exceeds 2025 period by US$652m
18 MayJoy Online
… Johnson Asiama charged the committee to consider policies that will address the concerns of credit expansion to businesses. …
MPC opens 130th meeting to review Ghana’s economy
18 MayJoy Online
… Johnson Asiama, has stated that Ghana’s economy is still showing signs of resilience despite a difficult external environment. …
Ghana’s economy still resilient despite difficult external environment- BoG
18 MayDaily Guide
… Johnson Asiama The IMF The cedi is the world’s best-performing currency. Reserves are at record highs. …
Ghana Going Back To The IMF For The 18th Time? (1)
18 MayDaily Guide
Dr Johnson Asiamah The Bank of Ghana (BoG), the country’s apex financial institution, has never been so much on the spot. …
BoG’s Opaque Vaults…‘Request Declined’
18 MayJoy Online
… She made the remarks in a speech delivered on behalf of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Asiama, during the launch of the 2025 Financial Stability Report. …
BoG undertakes new measures to strengthen financial sector – Second Deputy Governor
12 MayDaily Guide
… Johnson Asiama receiving a plaque The 2026 3i Africa Summit Invitational Golf Tournament concluded successfully at Achimota Golf Club, with Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah and Sjoerd Grueter emerging as winners in the ladies’ and men’s main categories respectively. …
3i Africa Summit Invitational Golf Tournament Ends
11 MayJoy Online
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has announced plans by the central bank to establish fintech innovation hubs across the country as part of efforts to accelerate digital financial innovation and deepen financial inclusion. …
BoG to establish fintech innovation hubs nationwide
11 MayJoy Online
… Johnson Asiama On the surface, the contradiction is jarring and deeply unsettling. …
Guardian or Casualty? How BoG paid the price for economic stabilisation

Business

Bank of Ghana Governor says cedi depreciation is controlled strategy

The News

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama assured businesses that recent depreciation of the cedi, which has weakened to around 12 cedis per dollar at forex bureaus amid Christmas import pressures, is a deliberate and controlled policy aimed at keeping the economy moving. He stated that such currency adjustments are within management strategy and that the foreign exchange market remains under control.

18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Bank of Ghana Governor says cedi depreciation is controlled strategy
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama assured businesses that recent depreciation of the cedi, which has weakened to around 12 cedis per dollar at forex bureaus amid Christmas import pressures, is a deliberate and controlled policy aimed at keeping the economy moving. He stated that such currency adjustments are within management strategy and that the foreign exchange market remains under control.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
BoG Governor calls for investor protection amid financial inclusion push
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has urged regulators and market participants to ensure that efforts to expand access to financial services do not compromise investor protection. He stressed the need for stronger investor education, safeguarding of investor records, and clear communication of financial products and responsibilities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Bank of Ghana expected to hold policy rate at 14%
IC Insights expects the Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee to maintain the policy rate at 14% in September, preserving policy headroom to handle any unexpected inflation spike despite a real policy rate that could theoretically accommodate a modest cut.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Bagbin urges Ewe diaspora to invest beyond remittances
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on the Ewe diaspora to leverage cultural and social networks to create businesses and employment in Ghana, rather than limiting their contribution to remittances. He urged the Council of Ewe Associations of North America to connect its diaspora network to investment opportunities in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and enterprise.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 14 September

Bagbin urges Ewe diaspora to leverage network for investment
The Speaker of Parliament told the Ewe diaspora at CEANA's 33rd anniversary in Washington, D.C. to move beyond cultural celebration and remittances to use its global network as a catalyst for investment and economic transformation, positioning itself as a bridge connecting local stakeholders with international investors and partners in sectors including agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Ghana property market rising modestly and unevenly in 2026
Ghana's property market is rising, but at a modest and uneven pace, against a macro backdrop that turned more cautious in mid-2026. Growth is driven by recovery in the first half of the year, with construction cost inflation falling to 3.9 percent year-on-year in January 2026 and lending rates dropping to 16.3 percent by April 2026.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Non-interest banking to complement, not replace existing banks
The Bank of Ghana Governor clarified that non-interest banking is an inclusive, non-discriminatory commercial banking model designed to expand financial services access and provide consumer choice, not an attempt to introduce religion into Ghana's banking system. The central bank consulted with religious groups and stakeholders to ensure the framework reflects the country's religious diversity and will provide regulatory oversight for licensed institutions.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bank of Ghana to issue crypto guidelines and licences soon
The Bank of Ghana will roll out guidelines for virtual assets and cryptocurrency to regulate and license eligible service providers in the sector. Governor Johnson Asiama said the regulations are necessary to protect Ghanaians, as cryptocurrency use continues regardless of past attempts to ignore it.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

Abu Jinapor defends gold-purchase scheme, credits Bawumia
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor has defended the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, crediting former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with conceiving the policy during post-COVID economic difficulties. The programme, formally launched on June 17, 2021, involved the Bank of Ghana purchasing gold locally from licensed aggregators and mining companies to strengthen gold reserves and augment foreign exchange reserves.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

Former minister attributes 2024 gold export gains to domestic purchase policy
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor credited Ghana's significant gold export earnings in 2024 to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, under which large-scale mining companies were required from November 2023 to sell 20 per cent of their refined gold to the Bank of Ghana before exporting the remainder, while licensed small-scale miners and Community Mining Schemes were required to sell to the government through the Precious Minerals Marketing Company.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jinapor credits Bawumia as architect of domestic gold purchase scheme
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Jinapor says Dr Mahamudu Bawumia conceived Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme while heading the Economic Management Team during the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war. The programme, launched June 17, 2021, allowed the Bank of Ghana to purchase gold locally from licensed aggregators and mining companies, and had increased reserves from 8.77 tonnes at launch to less than double that target by December 2024.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GANRAP is rebranding of Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, Jinapor says
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor says Ghana's Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy is essentially a renaming of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme introduced under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration. He noted the original programme, launched in June 2021, raised Ghana's gold reserves from 8.77 tonnes to 30.53 tonnes by December 2024.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Non-interest banking will complement conventional banking—BoG
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has assured that non-interest banking will not replace conventional banking but will provide an alternative financial option for those interested, while conventional banking customers retain access to existing services. Dr Asiama said the central bank regulates financial institutions and products, not religion, and dismissed concerns that non-interest banking would give one religion an advantage in Ghana's financial system.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana assures non-interest banking available to all
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has told Ghanaians that non-interest banking products will be available to everyone regardless of religious affiliation, and are not exclusively designed for Muslims. He said the Bank of Ghana has engaged various religious groups to ensure the framework is inclusive and respectful of Ghana's religious diversity.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

BoG hopeful of sovereign ratings upgrade in second half 2026
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama says the government is hopeful of a ratings upgrade in the second half of 2026, following recent upgrades from S&P and Fitch Ratings. The Governor attributed the improvements to fiscal consolidation through enhanced domestic revenue mobilization, prudent expenditure management, and restoration of debt sustainability.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

Ghana launches Virtual Assets Committee for sector oversight
The Bank of Ghana Governor called for stronger and more coordinated oversight of Ghana's virtual asset sector to safeguard financial stability, protect consumers, and address emerging risks. The new Virtual Assets Coordinating Committee will facilitate harmonised implementation of the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025, strengthen information sharing among regulators, and support responses to risks including money laundering, terrorist financing, cybersecurity, and consumer protection.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
BoG Governor calls for translating investment commitments into jobs
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has urged stakeholders to focus on converting investment commitments into tangible economic outcomes including new industries, technologies, and productive infrastructure that create sustainable jobs. He emphasized that Ghana's investment drive should be measured by its impact on productivity, employment, incomes, and living standards rather than announced investment values.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

Middle East tensions pressure Ghana's international reserves
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama attributed recent pressure on Ghana's international reserves to Middle East tensions, revealing the country lost US$1.2 billion in reserves over three to four months, with the July data showing reserves falling from US$14.1 billion to US$12.9 billion.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

All 23 Ghanaian banks meet capital requirements
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama announced that all 23 banks operating in Ghana have met their capital requirements, with the sector maintaining healthy capital and liquidity levels and improvements in asset quality reinforcing their balance sheets.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 20 August

BoG urges banks to list on GSE for long-term capital access
The Bank of Ghana Governor says more commercial banks should list on the Ghana Stock Exchange to access long-term capital, which would enable them to offer longer-term loans to businesses and reduce reliance on short-term financing.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
BoG Governor cautious on lowering inflation target despite recent gains
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has ruled out an immediate reduction in the country's 8% inflation target, saying recent price stability improvements may be too early to declare permanent, citing ongoing geopolitical and external risks.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
All 23 banks now fully capitalised – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has announced that all 23 banks operating in the country are now fully capitalised, with sound capital and liquidity positions and improved asset quality strengthening bank balance sheets as part of Ghana's broader macroeconomic stability.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana inaugurates non-interest finance advisory council
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has inaugurated the Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council to support regulation and supervision of non-interest banking institutions and advise the central bank on governance and supervision issues in the sector.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 19 August

BoG Governor says MPC guided by inflation outlook in rate decisions
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama said the Monetary Policy Committee's decisions are guided by assessment of inflation's direction and risks to the outlook. He noted that recent Middle East developments influenced the committee's decision to maintain the policy rate to prevent end-of-year inflation rise.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

BoG Governor warns non-interest banking products must meet standards
The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has cautioned that non-interest banking products must meet required standards of transparency, soundness and consumer protection, and that such products should not be accepted merely because they carry a non-interest label. He stressed that the structure, risks, costs and obligations of these products must be transparent and understandable to customers, and that non-interest finance operates through mechanisms such as trade, leasing, partnerships and asset-backed transactions.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

BoG Governor: stable cedi, falling inflation boost credit growth
The Bank of Ghana Governor said improving macroeconomic conditions—including exchange rate stability and declining inflation—are creating opportunities for stronger credit growth, though he acknowledged access to finance remains a challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in agriculture.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Bank of Ghana publishes weekly list of unlicensed digital lenders
The Bank of Ghana is intensifying efforts to remove unlicensed digital lenders from the financial sector, with plans to publish a weekly list of operators providing digital credit services without central bank approval. The Governor said the measure aims to strengthen oversight, prevent unlicensed operators from providing credit, and protect consumers.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Fiscal discipline critical for sustaining Ghana's economic gains
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has stressed that continued fiscal discipline, expenditure restraint, and prudent debt management are essential to preserve Ghana's recent economic gains and strengthen investor confidence. He highlighted that the government's fiscal performance in the first quarter of 2026 showed strong expenditure restraint, and noted that real GDP grew by 6.4% in that period.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

Bank of Ghana urges banks to create diaspora investment products
The Bank of Ghana has urged commercial banks to develop dedicated savings and investment products for Ghanaians abroad, noting that a recent survey found banks currently lack off-the-shelf products designed for the diaspora, causing remittances to flow through basic money transfer channels instead of structured savings and investments.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

BoG has adequate reserves to stabilise cedi, Governor assures
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama assured businesses and the public that the central bank has adequate reserves to stabilise the cedi, with gross international reserves currently at US$12.9 billion sufficient to cover import needs for about five months. He attributed recent pressure on the cedi to global developments including the Middle East conflict, but said the currency has since recovered and the bank remains committed to maintaining a well-functioning foreign exchange market.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →