Dr. Johnson Asiamah has a robust background in banking and finance, making him an exceptional candidate for the Bank of Ghana Governor position.
His experience spans various roles, including serving as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
In this capacity, he co-ordinated the work of the Monetary Policy Committee and supported the Governors directly.
Dr. Asiamah’s leadership skills are evident in his ability to drive initiatives that promote financial sector development.
For instance, he commended the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its corporate governance initiative, recognising its potential to enhance public trust and confidence in Ghana’s banking system.
As a seasoned economist and monetary policy specialist, Dr. Asiamah possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of Ghana’s economy. His expertise would be invaluable in navigating the country’s monetary policy and promoting economic growth.
Given his impressive credentials, Dr. Asiamah would, indeed, make an excellent Bank of Ghana Governor.
His unique blend of banking experience, leadership skills and economic expertise makes him an ideal candidate to steer Ghana’s financial sector towards greater stability and prosperity.
DR ASIAMAH AND NDC
In the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections, Dr. Asiamah sponsored the printing of over 100, 000 T-shirts; notable among the banded shirts were *JM YIDZI* T-shirts.
In addition to that, he sponsored the rehabilitation and connection of water between Denu and Akatsi.
During the same year, he financed the drilling of over 30 boreholes, 12 and 6 aside KVIPs, constructed bridges and provided over 30 pickups for elections day operations in the Volta Region.
Dr. Asiamah supported over 40 Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country and all the 40 MPs won their respective seats.
His involvement with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is notable, particularly in his role as a member of the party’s manifesto committee.
In 2020, the NDC inaugurated a 21-member election manifesto committee, which included Dr. Asiamah, alongside other prominent figures like Goosie Tanoh and Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah.
While specific details about his financial support to the NDC are scarce, his participation in the manifesto committee suggests that he contributed strategically to the party’s policy development.
As a former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Asiamah brought his expertise in economic policy and governance to the committee.
It is worth noting that Dr. Asiamah has also been involved in public discussions about economic policy and governance, including an interview with _Joy_ _FM_ , where he shared his insights into the policies of the Bank of Ghana.
Source: TNP NEWS
