Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, to steer clear of political controversies and uphold the independence of his office.
During Dr. Asiama’s appearance in Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, to address concerns about the cost of the BoG’s new headquarters, Afenyo-Markin cautioned against selective scrutiny of the central bank’s actions.
He recalled that in the 2015 State of the Nation Address, former President John Dramani Mahama raised concerns about the poor supervision of the banking sector by the Bank of Ghana, at a time when Dr. Asiama was the deputy governor.
“Are we now picking and choosing which matters we want the governor to brief us on?” he questioned.
He further urged Dr. Asiama to resist political influence, warning, “Mr. Governor, don’t make yourself a tool for political football. The role of the governor of the central bank is critical to the economy of this country. I do not want to politicise the office of the governor, and I urge others to do the same.”
Additionally, Afenyo-Markin called on the Majority in Parliament to approach economic discussions with caution, emphasizing that their handling of such matters could have significant consequences for Ghana’s financial stability.
His remarks came amid ongoing debates over the BoG’s new headquarters, with the Minority opposing the session, arguing that due process had not been followed, while the Majority defended its legitimacy.
