Johnson Asiama Isn’t Fit to Head BoG- Minority

The Minority in Parliament has stated that the nominated Bank of Ghana Governor, Johnson Asiama is not fit to take the high office.

According to the group, the nominee is a potential criminal convict.

Addressing the press in Parliament on February 5, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Gideon Boako, said the government’s attempt to discontinue the Criminal proceedings against Dr. Asiama gives them the impression that “he (Dr. Asiama), a potential criminal convict should not be heading an important and sensitive office as the Governor of the central bank”.

The group weighed in on the implication this could have on the country’s image globally.

“How would the IMF and the international finance corporations see Ghana if one of our lead negotiators is perceived as a potential criminal convict charged with various acts of criminalities? Won’t it be proper if these international agencies or bodies have the assurance that we are allowing the court processes to run for proper adjudication and judgement?

“Would the decision to discontinue the court process not lay credence to any suspicion of cover up for Dr. Asiama and hence, affect the image of the central bank and Ghana at large? What at all is the president afraid of, for which reason he has abruptly withdrawn the charges against Dr. Asiama?”

The Minority on that note demanded Dr Asiama be made to go through the adjudication process of the cases he was standing trial for.

It also raised concerns about the nominee’s assumption of office with the constitutional approval of the Council of State which is yet to be constituted.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini