By Edward Williams
Ho, Feb. 18, GNA – The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has endorsed the appointment of Dr Johnson Pandit Asiamah as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
The House has accordingly extended its heartfelt gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the appointment.
Togbega Patamia Dzekley VII, Vice President of the House in a press release copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the appointment reflected a commitment to excellence and recognised the exceptional qualifications and experience that Dr Asiama brought to the pivotal role.
The release said Dr Asiamah’s extensive background in monetary policy and financial regulation positioned him uniquely to steer the Bank of Ghana towards achieving its mandate of ensuring monetary stability and fostering economic growth.
It said Dr Asiamah’s previous tenure as Second Deputy Governor of the Bank had been marked by professionalism, integrity, and a deep understanding of Ghana’s financial landscape.
The release said the House was confident that under Dr Asiamah’s leadership, the Bank of Ghana would implement policies that promoted economic resilience, financial inclusion, and sustainable development.
“His appointment is a testament to the recognition of merit and competence, and we believe it will inspire confidence among stakeholders in the financial sector”.
The release stated that the House stood in unwavering support of Dr Asiamah as he embarked on the significant responsibility.
“We urge all Ghanaians to rally behind him, setting aside partisan interests, to collectively work towards the prosperity of our nation”.
GNA