Central Bank Governor Assures Economic Surge as Kwahu Business Forum Unveils Bold Growth Plans
The 2026 Kwahu Business Forum reached a high-stakes conclusion in the Eastern Region on Sunday,Central Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama assured of economic stability and industrial expansion.
The three-day Business Forum which has evolved into Ghana’s premier economic gathering, brought together the nation’s top policymakers and industrial titans to chart a course for private-sector-led growth.
Addressing the forum’s Governor’s Roundtable, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama assured the business community that the macroeconomic turbulence of previous years has been successfully navigated.
He highlighted that the Ghana Cedi remains “stable and under control” following a rigorous period of monetary intervention in 2025.
While acknowledging that the previous year was “good but expensive” for the central bank, Dr. Asiama noted that the resources required to maintain low inflation—which hit 5.4% in December 2025—would be significantly lower in 2026.
“The work we do is always about trade-offs… trying to strike the right balance,” the Governor explained, emphasizing that a robust banking sector is the primary engine for credit expansion to local businesses.
President John Dramani Mahama used the platform to advocate for a deeper culture of corporate responsibility and long-term sustainability among Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
He urged business leaders to move beyond the startup phase by embracing equity partnerships and, critically, implementing robust succession planning to ensure enterprises outlive their founders.
“The major problem with most Ghanaian businesses is that once the founder is gone, there is no proper succession planning,” the President warned, noting that “sustained businesses require planning beyond the founder’s lifetime.”
To support this vision, the President announced plans to build a permanent convention and exhibition center in Kwahu, complete with a dedicated airstrip to facilitate international business travel.
The President also gave high praise to his Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, describing him as the “visionary co-conspirator” who conceived the idea of the forum.
Mr. Debrah, who has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the government and the financial sector, reiterated that the strength of the nation is anchored in its private sector.
“The Kwahu Business Forum started as an idea to harness the entrepreneurial spirit of our people. Today, it is a national asset,” Mr. Debrah stated.
He encouraged Ghanaians to set aside political leanings in favor of national development, stressing that the forum serves as a non-partisan space for investment matchmaking and policy dialogue.
The 2026 edition of the forum was attended by a high-powered government delegation, including Eastern Regional Minister Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, Economic Advisor Mr. Seth Terkper, and Legal Counsel to the President Ms. Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew.
The event concluded with a clear roadmap for the “24-Hour Economy” initiative, including duty-free machinery imports and fast-tracked port clearances, designed to position Ghana as a competitive manufacturing hub in the sub-region.
Source: ExpressNewsGhans.com
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