President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Isaac Adongo, Beatrice Annan, and 10 other distinguished individuals to the governing board of the Bank of Ghana.
This announcement was made on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, following consultations with the Council of State and in accordance 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 are: Dr Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama - Governor (Chairman) Dr Zakari Mumuni - 1st Deputy Governor Thomas Nyarko Ampem - Representative from the Ministry of Finance Augustine Fritz Gockel - Economist Nana Akua Ayivora - 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 Isaac Adongo - Economist President Mahama expressed confidence in the diverse expertise and experience of the new board members, emphasizing their crucial role in ensuring effective governance and oversight of the country's central banking operations.