The GCB Bank branch located in the Bawku municipality of the Upper East Region has temporarily halted its services due to the volatile conflict in the area. The bank management communicated the suspension to clients via SMS, which caused frustration among them. The clients have urged the management to open branches in Bawku West, Tempane, and Garu Districts to serve customers within the Kusaug area.
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Previously, the Bawku branch served the six Kusaug administrative districts, including Bawku, Pusiga, Tempane, Garu, Binduri, and Bawku West Districts. Customers from Garu and Tempane Districts who used to travel about 30km to Bawku now have to travel about 120km to Bolga, the regional capital, to access banking services. The bank’s location at the main traffic light opposite the central Mosque in the Bawku municipality has become a battleground for both factions.
The Message reads:
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be informed of the temporary closure of our Bawku Branch due to the current developments in the Area.
You may visit any of our branches in the nearby communities or use our alternate channels to transact your business.
You will be notified of any new developments.
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