GN Bank to Reopen After Election, Dr Nduom Reassures Customers.

Elmina: Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, the Chairman of Group Nduom (GN), despite his age, led a peaceful two-kilometre march on a sunny Monday afternoon to demonstrate at Elmina, advocating the reinstatement of GN Bank. Dr Nduom's GN Bank was affected when the Government in 2017, restructured the banking sector, leading to the establishment of the Consolidated Bank of Ghana.According to Ghana News Agency, the march started from the Elmina Castle bridge, where Dr Nduom stated, "I want them to understand that we, the people of Elmina, are resilient and unwavering." He emphasized the community's resolve by declaring, "We refuse to succumb to fear and we will never give up. Whether they grant us the licence or not, GN Bank will resurface after the election as promised. The Bank will resume operations from Elmina, where it all began."The march drew significant participation from former employees of the bank, customers, and local residents, all carrying lanterns and symbolic machetes to underline their determination. Th roughout the procession, participants poured libation at sacred intersections to invoke the support of the 77 deities of the ancestral land, seeking victory over what they viewed as "malice and persecution."Enthusiastic individuals dressed in the colors of the New Patriotic Party, National Democratic Congress, and the Progressive People's Party surprisingly joined the demonstrators. This collaboration underscored the widespread respect for Dr Nduom as a man of integrity, who has assisted people across political divides.Dr Nduom expressed profound regret over the downfall of his businesses, particularly the defunct GN Bank, accusing the current government of deliberately dismantling his enterprises due to political disagreements, without considering the socio-economic consequences. He criticized the political environment in Ghana, arguing that it compromised the supportive atmosphere necessary for local businesses to thrive, contrasting it with the United States, where he suggested such political practices would be detrimental to prosperity.He called on Ghanaians to make informed decisions in the forthcoming elections, urging them to back leaders who are committed to protecting and promoting indigenous businesses. "The future of Ghana hinges on the vitality of our local industries and enterprises; let us select leaders who will uplift, not dismantle our indigenous businesses," he advised.