Mr Kofi Benstil, Senior Vice President and Policy Analyst of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has argued that anyone charged with criminal offences and tried is not fit to be the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
His comment comes after President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr Johnson Asiamah as the next Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State. His appointment follows the dropping of the criminal case against him.
He was nominated after President John Dramani Mahama accepted a formal request by the current Governor, Dr Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on 31st March 2025.
Kofi Benstil argued that dropping the charges raises serious concerns about governance and accountability.
He stressed that halting the prosecution does not equate to clearing Dr Asiamah of wrongdoing and that a future government could still reinstate the charges, potentially undermining confidence in his decisions as BoG Governor.
He further noted that a high office like that of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana should not be occupied by someone with questionable track records, emphasizing that the country must have standards in appointing people to sensitive positions.
‘By definition, a person charged with criminal offences and tried is not a fit and proper person to hold the high office of Governor!! If he was not acquitted but his trial stopped, he remains unfit and not proper!! We either have standards or we don’t!! He posted.
Dr Johnson Asiamah has faced criticism from sections of the public, including members of the New Patriotic Party, since his appointment.
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