Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has expressed confidence in the country’s economic prospects, highlighting stable macroeconomic indicators, including a steady Cedi exchange rate, at the Kwahu Business Forum’s Governor’s Roundtable session on Sunday, April 5.
Dr. Asiama noted that 2025 was a challenging year for the central bank, with significant costs incurred to bring inflation down to 5.4% by December.
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Last year was good but expensive for the central bank. It took us a lot of money to mop up excess liquidity and bring inflation down,” he explained.
However, he expects 2026 to be different, with inflation expected to remain low and stable.
If you look at where inflation was at the end of December 2024 and where it is now, it wouldn’t involve the same level of resources to keep it low and stable going forward,” Dr. Asiama said.
The Governor emphasized the importance of collaboration between the central bank and the business community to strengthen markets and boost credit availability.
When banks are strong, they can give more credit,” he added.
The Kwahu Business Forum, held from April 3-5, brought together key stakeholders, including business owners, industrialists, investors, policymakers, and development partners, to discuss policies driving business growth and economic development in Ghana.
Attendees included Chief of Staff to the President, Julius Debrah, Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, Economic Advisor to the President, Seth Terkper, and Legal Counsel to the President Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew.
