{
  "id": 10424212,
  "title": "Dr. Asiama’s exit from GOLDBOD board does not mean rift – GOLDBOD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/dr-asiamas-exit-from-goldbod-board-does-not-mean-rift-goldbod",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:44:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/business/asiama-goldbod-exit/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GoldBod has dismissed speculations that Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama's decision to stop personally serving on its governing board indicates a disagreement between the two institutions. Media Relations Officer Prince Kwame Minkah stated that the Governor's move does not imply any problems or wrongdoing at GoldBod. Dr Asiama stopped serving on the GoldBod board five months prior to his remarks at the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. According to Minkah, the Governor chose to nominate his second deputy, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, to represent him on the board, as allowed under Section 4(e) of the GoldBod Act, 2025 (Act 1140). This arrangement is not unique to GoldBod, as other ministers have also appointed representatives to serve on the board. For instance, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson nominated Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, and the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, initially served personally but later appointed Chief Director Marcus Haligah due to his busy schedule. Minkah clarified that Dr Asiama had served on the board himself when GoldBod was established in 2025, and his recent nomination was a change in representation, not a withdrawal from the GoldBod board. He denied claims that the Governor's absence from the board suggested rot within GoldBod or a dispute between the two institutions. Minkah emphasized that GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana maintain close collaboration, with the GoldBod being a significant source of foreign exchange for the country. He urged the public to disregard suggestions of a rift between the two institutions based on the change in board representation.",
  "summary": "By Ashiadey Dotse GoldBod has dismissed suggestions that Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama’s decision to stop serving personally on its governing board points to a disagreement between the two institutions. Media Relations Officer of GoldBod, Prince Kwame Minkah, said the Governor’s decision should not be interpreted as evidence of problems or wrongdoing […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "I resigned from Goldbod board five months ago – BoG Governor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/i-resigned-from-goldbod-board-five-months-ago-bog-governor",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "‘I resigned from the GoldBod Board about five months ago’ – BoG Governor Asiama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/i-resigned-from-the-goldbod-board-about-five-months-ago-bog-governor",
        "published": "2026-09-28T07:34:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "BoG Governor appoints Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu as rep on GoldBod board",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/bog-governor-appoints-second-deputy-governor-matilda-asante-asiedu-as",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:36:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "2nd Deputy BoG Governor, Matilda Asante Aseidu replaces Dr. Asiama on GOLBBOD Board",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/2nd-deputy-bog-governor-matilda-asante-aseidu-replaces-dr-asiama-on",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:47:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}