President John Dramani Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State, has appointed 12 individuals to serve on the governing board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The appointments align with Article 70(1)(d)(iii) 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).
The newly appointed board members include Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama as Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni as First Deputy Governor, and Thomas Nyarko Ampem as the Ministry of Finance representative. Economist Mr. Augustine Fritz Gockel also joins the board.
The board further comprises professionals from various fields, including law, finance, risk management, and technology.
Full List of the 12-Member Bank of Ghana Board:
- Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama – Governor (Chairman)
- Dr. Zakari Mumuni – First Deputy Governor
- Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Ministry of Finance Representative
- Mr. Augustine Fritz Gockel – Economist
- Nana Akua Ayivora – Accountant/Audit/Risk/Compliance Expert
- Emma Akua Bulley – Lawyer
- Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia – Finance Markets/Treasury Specialist
- Dr. Stephen Senyo Sapati – Finance/Audit Expert
- Beatrice Feehi Annangfio – Lawyer
- Kizzita Mensah – Lawyer
- Joseph W. Asamoah – FinTech Expert
- Isaac Adongo – Economist
The board is tasked with providing strategic guidance and policy direction for the central bank, ensuring effective monetary management and financial stability in Ghana.
