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March 4, 2026
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GCB denies selling Nungua training school for hotel project

Money
Policy

Key Points

  • GCB Bank Ltd has officially denied claims that it has sold its training school at Nungua.
  • Reports circulating online suggested the school was to be demolished and redeveloped into a hotel.
  • The state-owned financial institution issued a statement on March 3, 2026, calling the claims false and misleading.
  • GCB urged the public, customers, employees, and stakeholders to disregard the misinformation and rely solely on official communication channels.
  • The bank affirmed its commitment to transparency, promising to formally communicate any significant decisions regarding its assets.

Why This Matters

This incident is significant for Ghana as GCB Bank is a major state-owned financial institution, and the management of its assets affects public trust and potentially the national economy. It also highlights the growing challenge of misinformation, particularly when politicized, which can destabilize public confidence in key national entities and the financial sector. The bank's response underscores the critical role of official communication channels in maintaining stability and transparency.

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