Amid the rumour, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has firmly dismissed reports that it is considering the sale of its newly constructed headquarters.
The Central Bank, in a swift statement on Tuesday morning, described the claims as “false and misleading” and urged the public to disregard the speculation.
The Bank of Ghana categorically denied a media report suggesting it was exploring the sale of its approximately $260 million headquarters under a sale-and-leaseback arrangement.
“The Bank is not considering, discussing, or planning the sale of its new headquarters,” the statement stressed.
The rebuttal comes after reports circulated that the central bank was evaluating options to monetize the landmark facility as part of efforts to strengthen its balance sheet following recent financial challenges.
The reports had triggered widespread debate among economists, financial analysts, and the public over whether such a transaction would represent prudent asset management or the disposal of a strategic national asset.
However, the Bank of Ghana has now moved decisively to put the matter to rest. According to the central bank, the headquarters remains a critical operational asset designed to support its core functions and enhance efficiency in the discharge of its statutory mandate.
The Bank emphasized that it has no plans whatsoever to dispose of the facility. Beyond simply denying the report, the central bank warned that unverified claims relating to its operations could have broader consequences for confidence in the financial system.
“Unverified reports of this nature have the potential to undermine public confidence in Ghana’s financial system and create unnecessary market uncertainty. The Bank of Ghana remains committed to transparency and will continue to engage stakeholders through its official channels,” the Bank noted.
The Bank used the opportunity to encourage media organizations and stakeholders to verify information directly through its official communication channels before publication.
It reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and indicated that all official announcements would continue to be issued through its website, verified social media platforms, and authorized statements from its Communications Department and Secretary.
For now, the Bank of Ghana’s new headquarters remains firmly under the ownership of the central bank.
