Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama has urged journalists to translate complex economic policies into clear, accessible narratives to help build public confidence and informed engagement.
Speaking on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at a workshop organised by the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) in Ada, Dr. Asiama said the media plays a critical role in shaping how citizens understand inflation, interest rates, foreign exchange markets and financial innovation. His address was delivered on his behalf by Dr. Francis Yao Kumah, an adviser to the governor.
“Your emphasis should be on breaking down the inflation dynamics, interest rate paths, FX market norms, and payments innovations into accessible and easy-to-understand stories,” Dr. Asiama said. “When citizens understand the rationale behind policy, they engage with confidence rather than fear.”
Reflecting on recent economic performance, he said Ghana entered 2026 on a firmer footing than a year earlier. Inflation, he noted, declined steadily from 23.8% in December 2024 to 5.4% by December 2025, while order had improved in the foreign exchange market.
Dr. Asiama highlighted strengthened gross international reserves of more than US$13.9 billion, equivalent to about 5.7 months of import cover, alongside institutional reforms such as the Bank of Ghana Amendments Bill, 2025. He also cited progress in digital payments, a more rules-based foreign exchange auction framework, tighter market oversight and the gold programme’s contribution to external buffers and investor confidence.
He encouraged journalists to remain rigorous and discerning. “Ask tough questions, examine outcomes, but also ensure to differentiate signal from noise, and short-term volatility from long-term direction,” he said.