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Edward Apenteng Gyamerah is an accomplished taxation and financial sector leader with over 25 years of experience driving fiscal reforms and modernizing domestic tax administration in Ghana. As Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), he has spearheaded transformative initiatives to enhance revenue mobilization, improve compliance, and streamline taxpayer services nationwide.

A Chartered Accountant and Tax Practitioner, Mr. Gyamerah is a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, and the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He also holds an Executive MBA from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and is a certified assessor of the World Bank’s Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT).

Throughout his distinguished career, he has led major policy and structural reforms, including the establishment of the Transfer Pricing and International Tax Offices, and the implementation of the Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915). He played a pivotal role in developing operational manuals, fiscal policies, and tax laws that strengthened Ghana’s tax system.

Mr. Gyamerah is also an adjunct lecturer in taxation and auditing and has represented Ghana internationally on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and exchange of information frameworks, contributing significantly to fiscal transparency and sustainable domestic revenue growth.

Hon. Yakubu Mohammed is a Member of Parliament for the Ahafo Ano South-East Constituency and a Board Member of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). He brings to these roles a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic insight, grounded in his background in Earth Science and extensive experience in marketing, corporate communications, and public relations.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science from the University for Development Studies and an MBA in International Business from Cardiff Metropolitan University, Hon. Yakubu combines scientific knowledge with business acumen to support informed, data-driven decisions that enhance the sustainable management of Ghana’s mineral resources.

At MIIF, he contributes to governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the Fund’s operations align with its mandate of maximizing the nation’s mineral wealth for long-term national development. His professional experience spans marketing, procurement, and communications roles at the London School of Commerce Group of Institutions, the Ministry of Defence (Ghana), and other international organizations.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Hon. Yakubu is passionate about youth empowerment and education. As Founder of the Abesewa Tertiary Students Association (ATSA), he provides mentorship and free learning opportunities to underprivileged students in his community.

Yaa Asantewa Asante is a public finance and debt management professional with over two decades of experience in fiscal policy and sovereignty debt strategy.  She currently serves as Director of the Public Debt Management Office at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, where she leads the design and implementation of the country’s debt management policies to ensure debt sustainability and macroeconomic stability.

Over her 20-year career at the Ministry of Finance, Ms. Asante, a Chief Economic Officer, has held several leadership roles including Group Head of Budget Monitoring and Reporting, and Head of Public Expenditure Management and Investor Relations Functions. She also chaired the ESLA Working Group from 2016 to 2025, overseeing implementation of Ghana’s energy sector levies, and served as a key member of the National Bond Market Committee, where she championed reforms that improved transparency, predictability, and investor confidence in Ghana’s domestic debt market.

She holds MSc degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Ghana and in Financial Economics from the University of Leicester, in addition to a BA in Economics from the University of Ghana.

Her expertise spans public debt strategy and administration, coordination of fiscal and monetary policy, expenditure management, capital markets analysis and investment planning, as well as financial governance and risk mitigation.

OVERVIEW

Richard Kwame Asante is the Managing Partner of Kwame Asante & Associates (KAA), a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants. A distinguished professional with extensive experience in finance, administration, and corporate governance, Mr. Asante has held prominent positions across both public and private sectors in Ghana.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

– B.Sc. (Admin) – University of Ghana, Legon

– 4th Year Accounting Programme – University of Ghana, Legon

– MBA – Iran Center for Management Studies, Tehran, Iran

– Fellow and Member – Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) Ghana

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Leadership

– Managing Partner – Kwame Asante & Associates (KAA)

– Deputy Executive Chairman, Finance and Administration – Ghana National Trading Corporation (GNTC)

– Expert in Organizational Design and Methods – Mercantile Bank of Iran and Holland

Academic Positions

– Lecturer – University of Ghana, Legon

– Coordinator – Accounting Unit, School of Administration (now University of Ghana Business School)

– External Examiner – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Business School

– Resource Person – Ghana Stock Exchange (multi-year engagement)

CURRENT APPOINTMENTS

Board Chairman – Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF)

PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP

Mr. Asante has served extensively within the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) Ghana, holding multiple leadership positions including:

– Council Member (multi-year service)

– Chairman, Practice Society

– Member, Admissions Committee

– Member, Professional Accountants/Auditors Committee

– Member, ICA Accountancy Village Project Committee

NATIONAL SERVICE & BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Mr. Asante has contributed significantly to Ghana’s economic development through service on numerous national committees and boards:

Government Negotiating Teams

– Ghana Government Team for VALCO Agreements Renegotiation

– Ghana Government Negotiating Team for PSC/Tema Shipyard & Drydock

Regulatory & Statutory Boards

– Vice-Chairman, Public Procurement Authority (PPA)

– National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA)

– Crude Oil Tender Board

Corporate Boards

– Volta River Authority Board

– Tema Oil Refinery Board

– Ashanti Goldfields Corporation Board

– Universal Merchant Bank Limited (UMB)

– Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC)

– Metro TV

Task Forces & Committees

– Cocoa Sector Reform Task Force

– Petroleum Sector Reform Committee

– Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC)

– University of Ghana Council

– Ghana National Trading Corporation Board

– Orphanage International Ministry

EXPERTISE & SPECIALIZATIONS

Mr. Asante brings extensive expertise in:

– Financial management and administration

– Organizational design and development

– Investment negotiations and joint venture agreements

– Corporate governance and regulatory compliance

– Public sector financial management

PERSONAL

Born in 1951, Mr. Asante is married with six children.

Professional Background

Hon. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije is a distinguished educator and public servant with extensive experience in both Ghana and the United States. As a certified public educational administrator, he has served as both teacher and administrator, bringing valuable educational expertise to his political career.

Political Career

Member of Parliament (2016 – Present)

– Constituency: Ablekuma South

– First Term: Elected in 2016

– Second Term: Re-elected in 2020, retained by constituents

Parliamentary Committee Roles

– Chairman: Foreign Affairs Committee

– Member: Budget Committee

– Member: Judicial Committee

– Member: Labour, Jobs and Employment Committee

Mayor of Accra (2009 – 2016)

Hon. Vanderpuije served two distinguished terms as Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly:

First Term (2009-2012)

– Appointed by President Professor Evans Atta Mills

Second Term (2012-2016)

– Renominated by President John Dramani Mahama

Key Achievements as Mayor

Educational Reforms

– Ended the shift system of education in Accra

– Constructed the Millennium City Schools in Accra

– Initiated construction of new AMA offices at Tema Station

Transportation and Infrastructure

– Served as chairman of the local government committee that developed and implemented the Ayalolo bus system in Accra

– Oversaw the conclusion of the century-old Lavender Hill operation

International Recognition

– 2013: Elected President of the Global Alliance of Mayors and Leaders of Africa and of African Descent during UN meetings in New York

– 2015: Adjudged Best Mayor of Africa in recognition of his outstanding work as Mayor of Accra

Constituency Development Initiatives

Healthcare

– Spearheaded redevelopment of Mamprobi Hospital, including:

  – New maternity ward

  – Modern theater facilities

  – New emergency ward

  – Complete hospital roofing

Education Support

– Provides furniture to schools in Ablekuma South

– Supplies mathematical sets and exercise books

– Sponsors tertiary education fees for brilliant but needy students

Skills Development

– Supports the TSENTSE Skills Development Center

Personal Life

Hon. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije is married to Cynthia Naa Amerley Vanderpuije. Together, they have five children and three grandchildren.

Dr. Zakari Mumuni is the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, appointed in February 2025 as part of a new leadership team tasked with managing Ghana’s policy. A seasoned Ghanaian economist and central banker, Dr. Mumuni brings over two decades of experience in economic research, monetary policy analysis and operations, and financial markets supervision.

Since joining the Bank of Ghana in 2002, Dr. Mumuni has served in various technical and leadership roles, including Director of the Financial Markets Department, where he oversaw monetary policy implementation and market development. He previously headed the Modelling and Forecasting office, leading the Bank’s MPC’s core analytical team. His deep understanding of Ghana’s economic dynamics positioned him to serve as Special Assistant to the Governor, facilitating strategic coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the IMF, and other international institutions.

Dr. Mumuni holds an MPhil in Economics from the University of Ghana and a PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham, UK. His academic work focuses on inflation targeting, exchange rate dynamics, and macroeconomic policy frameworks in low-income countries. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of African Economies and the Review of Development Economics, contributing to policy debates on monetary policy and fiscal-monetary interactions.

Prior to his central banking career, Dr. Mumuni worked as a Foreign Service Officer in the Economic, Trade & Investment Bureau at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and held teaching roles at the University of Ghana and Ashesi University. This multidisciplinary background gives him a well-rounded perspective on both domestic economic policymaking and international financial diplomacy.

As First Deputy Governor, Dr. Mumuni plays a leading role in the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee and provides strategic oversight over policy analysis and operations, foreign exchange management, and research. His appointment is expected to strengthen the Bank’s capacity to anticipate and respond to complex macroeconomic challenges, especially in an era of rising digital finance, global economic volatility, and renewed efforts to deepen Ghana’s financial markets.

Dr. Mumuni remains committed to evidence-based policymaking, institutional innovation, and fostering a stable financial environment that supports inclusive economic growth.

Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia is a seasoned business leader and strategic communications expert with over 15 years of experience delivering measurable impact across West Africa’s corporate landscape. Her expertise spans business development, customer service training, brand building, and go-to-market execution, making her a trusted figure in the FMCG and services sectors. Currently serving as Director of Communications at Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, she crafts and leads strategic communications to advance the Ministry’s mission.

She has spearheaded transformative commercial strategies for leading multinational organisations. As Director of Marketing and Category Channel Development at Upfield West Africa, she executed integrated strategies that increased market share and deepened channel penetration, overseeing a jurisdiction that spanned across 21 countries. She has served in various commercial capacities at spearheading brand repositioning campaigns, enhancing visibility and consumer engagement across big-named multinational companies such as British American Tobacco, Unilever, Beiersdorf, and Upfield (now Flora Foods).

She is also a sought-after trainer in customer service culture, brand experience, and team capability development.

Beyond business, she serves as Noyaa Manye (Development Queen Mother) of Alajo in Accra, championing education, employment, and healthcare initiatives.  She embodies a rare balance of corporate excellence and grassroots leadership, driven by a passion for inclusive development and people empowerment.

www.amamawusi.me