Official’s Identity
• Full Name: Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama
• Position Held: Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana (2016 – 2018)
Offense & Charges
o Wilfully causing financial loss to the state
o Fraudulent breach of trust
o Money laundering
o Conspiracy to commit a crime
o Violations of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Act
Context & Impact
• Total Amount Involved:
o UniBank Case: GH¢150 million in losses
o UT Bank Case: GH¢460 million in liquidity support mismanagement
Government Action
• Pardoned By: Attorney-General – Dominic Ayine
• Date of Pardon: Charges withdrawn in court (29th Jan 2025)
Legal Justification:
o Charges dropped under Sections 59(1), (2)(b)(ii), and (5) of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act (1960), Act 30
o Notice of withdrawal signed by Director of Public Prosecutions, Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa
