The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over the nomination and immediate assumption of office by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
In a letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, dated February 3, 2025, Afenyo-Markin questioned the legality of Dr. Asiamah taking up his role without approval from the Council of State.
“Reports indicate that Dr. Asiamah has proceeded to the Bank of Ghana and, in all intents and purposes, has assumed office as Governor,” Afenyo-Markin stated, adding that this raises “serious procedural and constitutional concerns.”
The Minority Leader stressed that it would set a bad precedent if nominees began official duties before receiving the necessary approvals.
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“If a judicial nominee were to take their seat in court and begin administering justice before approval from the Judicial Council, it would be widely deemed inappropriate. The same principle must apply here.”
Afenyo-Markin further warned that if the Council of State ultimately rejects Dr. Asiamah’s nomination, “what measures will be taken to address the actions he has already undertaken in his assumed capacity?”
He urged President Mahama to ensure that Dr. Asiamah refrains from engaging in official duties until the necessary confirmation is secured.
“I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes,” he concluded.
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