Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, the current First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has decided to proceed on leave starting February 5, 2025, ahead of the end of his contract.
This decision has received the approval of President John Dramani Mahama.
Dr Opoku-Afari was initially appointed on August 7, 2017, for his first four-year term as First Deputy Governor, and he was re-appointed for a second term on August 7, 2021.
In accordance with the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended, his tenure as First Deputy Governor is set to conclude on August 6, 2025, after successfully serving two full terms as permitted by the Act.
The Bank of Ghana in a statement expressed its gratitude to Dr Opoku-Afari for his dedicated service to the Bank and the Republic. The Bank wishes him well in his future endeavors.
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