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Don’t Make Yourself a Tool For a Political Football- Afenyo-Markin to BoG Governor
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has cautioned the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, to maintain the independence of his office and avoid entanglement in political controversies.
Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, during Dr. Asiama’s appearance to respond to concerns about the cost of the BoG’s new headquarters, Afenyo-Markin emphasised the importance of neutrality in the central bank’s operations.
“I recall that in the 2015 State of the Nation Address, Mr. President [John Dramani Mahama] raised concerns about poor supervision of the banking sector by the Bank of Ghana. The governor today was the deputy governor then. Are we now picking and choosing which matters we want the governor to brief us on?” he queried.
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He warned Dr. Asiama against allowing himself to be influenced by political agendas, stating, “Mr. Governor, don’t make yourself a tool for a 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.”
Afenyo-Markin also advised the majority in Parliament to exercise caution in their discussions on economic matters, stressing that how they handle such issues could have significant implications for Ghana’s financial stability.
His comments come amid ongoing debates over the BoG’s new headquarters project, with the minority raising concerns about due process while the majority insists on its legitimacy. The controversy has sparked broader discussions about fiscal responsibility and transparency in government spending.
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