South Dayi chiefs endorse Dr Asiama’s appointment as BoG Governor

The Chiefs and people of South Dayi District/Constituency have expressed their heartfelt appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). 

In a statement signed by the four traditional leaders of the area, they said the important decision reflected a commitment to excellence and recognised the exceptional qualifications, experience and track record that Dr Asiama brought to this vital role.

“The Chiefs and people of South Dayi stand in full support of Dr Asiama as he discharges his responsibilities,” the statement issued last Friday said.

They urged all Ghanaians to rally behind him, setting aside partisan interests to collectively work towards the prosperity of the nation.

The chiefs who signed the statement are the Paramount Chief of Kpalime Traditional Area, Togbega Atikpladza Agbi Yao VIII; the Paramount Chief of the Peki Traditional Area, Deiga Kwadzo

Dei XII; the Regent of Tongor Traditional Area, Mama Tormelo IV, and the Paramount Chief of Kpeve Traditional Area, Togbe Akudompey XI.

Local heritage

South Dayi comprises four traditional areas, namely Peki, Kpalime, Kpeve, and Tongor.

 Togbega Atikpladza Agbi Yao VIII — Paramount Chief, Kpalime Traditional Area

Dr Asiama hails from Kpalime Duga, one of the seven towns under the Kpalime Traditional Area, further strengthening the connection between local heritage and national progress.

He is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s leading economists, with a wealth of experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation and economic research.

He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK, and has spent more than two decades working at the BoG in various leadership capacities.

Dr Asiama’s key areas of expertise include monetary and exchange rate policy formulation and implementation, banking sector regulation and supervision, economic research, strategic financial decision-making, risk management and digital banking regulation.

Between April 2016 and January 2018, he served as the Second Deputy Governor of the BoG, playing a key role in formulating monetary and financial policies to ensure macroeconomic stability.

His tenure saw significant improvements in exchange rate policies, liquidity management and overall financial sector regulation.

Dr Asiama’s deep knowledge of Ghana’s economic landscape positions him well to lead the BoG in steering the country’s financial future.

His nomination signals a continuity of efforts to stabilise the economy while ensuring sustainable financial sector reforms.

His leadership is expected to introduce innovative policies that align with global financial trends while addressing Ghana’s specific economic needs.

The statement added that Dr Asiama’s appointment was a testament to the recognition of merit and competence, and it was their belief that it would inspire confidence among stakeholders in the financial sector.