{
  "id": 10646892,
  "title": "Governor no longer sits on GoldBod board – BoG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/governor-no-longer-sits-on-goldbod-board-bog",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T08:28:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/governor-no-longer-sits-on-goldbod-board-bog/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has confirmed that Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has relinquished his position on the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) on May 11, 2026. This announcement followed public discussions regarding the Bank's involvement in the GoldBod's operations and the role of the Governor. In a statement released by the BoG's Communications Department, it was stated that Dr Asiama had not attended any meetings or engaged with the GoldBod Board since his departure. According to the Bank, Section 4 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) mandates the BoG to have representation on the GoldBod Board, either by the Governor or an official of the Bank not below the rank of Director. To comply with this legal requirement, the BoG appointed its Second Deputy Governor, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, as the representative on the GoldBod Board. The clarification issued by the BoG aims to address concerns and speculation about the Bank's representation on the GoldBod Board following recent changes. The Ghana Gold Board, established under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), is responsible for regulating and developing Ghana's gold trading activities, including the buying and selling of gold produced within the country. The BoG's decision to nominate the Second Deputy Governor was deemed in line with the legal requirements governing its representation on the board. The Bank reiterated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and transparency in fulfilling its mandate. This clarification was released by the BoG's Communications Department on September 28, 2026.",
  "summary": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that the Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has ceased to be a member of the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) on May 11, 2026. The clarification follows recent public commentary concerning the Bank’s representation on the GoldBod Board and the role of the Governor in the affairs … The post Governor no longer sits on GoldBod board – BoG appeared first on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Dr Johnson Asiama stepped down from GoldBod board on May 11, 2026",
    "BoG appointed Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu as replacement",
    "Section 4 of Ghana Gold Board Act mandates BoG representation on GoldBod"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}