Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to data-driven and forward-looking decision-making, stressing that policy actions are guided by evidence rather than pressure or speculation.

Speaking at the Bank of Ghana’s New Year media briefing in Accra on Friday, January 16, Dr Asiama said the Bank remains focused on maintaining price and financial stability, even when policy decisions are difficult or unpopular in the short term.

According to him, the Bank of Ghana does not respond to public pressure, speculation, or sentiment, but instead bases its actions on careful analysis of data, identified risks, and the medium-term outlook for the economy.

“Our decisions are data-driven and forward-looking. We do not respond to pressure, we do not respond to speculation, and we do not respond to sentiments. We respond to evidence, we respond to risks, and we respond to the medium-term outlook for price and financial stability,” he said.

Dr Asiama noted that the central bank places a higher premium on stability than speed, explaining that quick policy fixes often fail to deliver lasting results.

“In rebuilding credibility and restoring order, quick fixes in many cases are rarely durable. Our focus has been on policies that can be sustained even when they are uncomfortable in the short term,” he stated.

He also emphasised that central banking is a collective institutional responsibility rather than the work of individuals, underscoring the importance of discipline and teamwork within the Bank of Ghana.

“Central banking is collective. It is discipline at work, not individual action,” he added.

Dr Asiama said these core principles shaped the Bank’s policy approach throughout 2025 and will continue to guide its operations in the year ahead as it works to strengthen economic stability and confidence.