The Majority in Parliament has pushed back against concerns over the financial health of the Bank of Ghana, following the release of its 2025 audited accounts which show a significant operational loss.
According to the report, the central bank recorded a loss of about GH¢15.63 billion for the 2025 financial year—up sharply from the GH¢9.49 billion reported in 2024, representing an increase of roughly 65 percent. This comes despite signs of easing pressure in key areas of the economy, including inflation and exchange rate volatility.
Responding to the figures, the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West, Eric Afful, said the Bank’s performance should not be judged by the same standards used for commercial banks.
“It is important to stress that these financial outcomes do not undermine the operational capacity of the Bank of Ghana,” he said. “The Bank continues to carry out its core mandate effectively.”
Mr Afful explained that, unlike profit-driven institutions, central banks are primarily focused on maintaining macroeconomic stability. As such, he argued, losses or negative equity positions should not be interpreted as signs of financial weakness.
“Negative equity is an accounting condition and does not imply insolvency. Central banks are not profit-making institutions,” he noted.
He added that the Bank’s current balance sheet reflects the cost of policy measures introduced during a period of significant economic challenges.
“In simple terms, the Bank’s balance sheet tells the story of what it has taken to stabilise the economy,” he said.