The prompting of a takeover of UT Bank and Capital Bank by GCB Bank hasn’t gone well with Sekondi-Takoradi customers as they were pictured rushing to secure their assets.
A statement from Bank of Ghana (BoG) confirmed the takeover of UT Bank and Capital Bank – “…approved a Purchase and Assumption transaction with GCB Bank Ltd that transfers all deposits and selected assets of UT Bank Ltd and Capital Bank Ltd to GCB Bank Ltd.”
Customers were pictured stranded in front of the main entrance of UT Bank’s Banking Hall revolting against authorities. Others from far had arrived at the Bank hoping to withdraw some funds only to find the building closed.
“I’m a businessman, I saw the news on the internet that the bank is being sold to GCB and rushed here in the morning around 9:00AM. I came to meet some people here and we were told to wait because authorities are in a meeting.
I’m not here to withdraw my money, I’m here to see whether my money is safe here.” – A customer told beachfmonline.com
Two officials came out of the building to calm the revolting customers.
“We have other agencies inside the banking hall. We’ve finished with everything, but the system is a bit slow, probably because it has been switched off from yesterday. In a matter 15 minutes all will be resolved.” An official of UT Bank came out and made this statement to calm nerves.
George Nitro Duah
