The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged the media to play a more active role in breaking down complex economic policies into clear, simple explanations that ordinary Ghanaians can easily understand.
According to him, when citizens clearly grasp the rationale behind monetary and fiscal decisions, they are more likely to engage with confidence rather than fear or misinformation.
Dr. Asiama made the call at a workshop organised by the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) in Ada on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The speech was delivered on his behalf by Dr. Francis Yao Kumah, Advisor to the Governor.
He challenged journalists to focus on explaining key economic indicators such as inflation trends, interest rate movements, foreign exchange market practices and innovations in payments systems in a way that is accessible to the general public.
“Your emphasis should be on breaking down inflation dynamics, interest rate paths, FX market norms and payments innovations into easy-to-understand explanations,” the Governor stated.
While encouraging the media to ask tough questions and critically assess policy outcomes, Dr. Asiama also stressed the importance of helping the public distinguish short-term market volatility from the broader, long-term direction of the economy.
Touching on Ghana’s economic outlook, the Governor noted that the country is entering 2026 on a stronger footing compared to the previous year. He pointed to steady improvements in macroeconomic stability, including a more orderly foreign exchange market supported by a rules-based FX auction framework and enhanced market oversight.
Gross international reserves, he said, have risen to over US$13.9 billion, providing about 5.7 months of import cover and strengthening the country’s buffers against external shocks. The ongoing gold programme has also helped boost external reserves and restore investor confidence.
Dr. Asiama further highlighted institutional reforms such as the Bank of Ghana Amendments Bill, 2025, which he said are reinforcing the central bank’s governance framework and operational independence. He added that progress in payments systems and digital financial services is making financial transactions faster, more efficient and more inclusive, contributing to broader economic participation.
The Governor described 2026 as a year of consolidation, urging disciplined policy execution to build on the stability achieved in 2025 and support sustainable growth and long-term national development.
