President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The appointment, announced on Monday, April 22, 2025, follows the vacancy created at the central bank and is part of efforts by the Mahama administration to strengthen economic management and financial oversight. Mrs. Asante-Asiedu, a seasoned banker and finance expert, is expected to bring her vast experience in banking, policy formulation, and regulatory frameworks to the role.
According to a statement from the Presidency, her appointment is in line with Article 183 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the President to appoint the Governor and Deputy Governors of the Bank of Ghana in consultation with the Council of State.
About Matilda Asante-Asiedu
Matilda Asante-Asiedu is an accomplished financial executive with over two decades of experience in the banking and financial services industry. She previously served in senior roles at Standard Chartered Bank and was noted for her leadership in corporate banking and financial inclusion initiatives.
Her appointment has been widely praised by stakeholders in the financial sector, who believe her expertise will help bolster confidence in Ghana’s central banking system amid ongoing economic reforms.
Strengthening Economic Management
Mrs. Asante-Asiedu’s new role comes at a crucial time as Ghana continues its efforts to stabilize the economy, implement monetary policy reforms, and meet key targets under its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
Industry experts expect her appointment to add momentum to the Bank of Ghana’s drive toward promoting financial sector resilience, regulating monetary supply, and ensuring overall macroeconomic stability.
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