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BoG First Deputy Governor proceeds on leave

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has proceeded on leave pending the end of his contract.

A notice shared by the Central Bank noted that his leave takes effect from February 5, 2025.

“This has received the approval of H.E President John Mahama,” the notice said.

Dr Opoku-Afari was appointed on August 7, 2017, for his first four-year term as Deputy Governor and re-appointed for a second term on August 7, 2021.

In line with the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended, his contract was meant to end on August 6, 2025, after successfully serving two full terms as allowed under the Act.

“The Bank of Ghana thanks Dr Opoku-Afari for his service to the Bank and the Republic and wishes him well in his future endeavours,” parts of the notice read.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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