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AhantamanCommunity Bank

About Us

Where innovation meets tradition.

Since 1984, Ahantaman Community Bank has served the people and businesses of its communities — driving economic development and financial inclusion, the progressive way.

Who we are

Rooted in community, built for progress.

Ahantaman Community Bank PLC is a financial institution dedicated to serving the financial needs of the communities in its catchment area — with a strong focus on economic development and financial inclusion. From our head office in Agona Nkwanta, we serve customers across the Western and Central Regions.

  • Community-centred service for local residents and businesses
  • Savings and deposit products, including Susu and Daakye
  • Agricultural, enterprise and personal loans
  • Reaching the unbanked and underbanked
  • Technology that improves the customer experience
  • Investing in community development
Ahantaman Community Bank head office in Agona Nkwanta
Head Office, Agona Nkwanta
Years serving our communities
40+
Branches & agencies
20+
In the Ghana Club 100 since
2003
Tertiary scholarships every year
100

Our purpose

What drives us every day.

The mission and vision that guide how we serve our customers and communities.

  • 01

    Our Mission

    To provide easy access to banking services to the people of our catchment area through effective and efficient customer care.

  • 02

    Our Vision

    To become the most preferred financial institution in the rural banking industry.

  • 03

    Our Commitment

    Strengthening stakeholder relationships, building customer loyalty, creating shareholder value and supporting employee satisfaction.

Recognition

Among Ghana's best, year after year.

Recognised at home and abroad for performance, lending and leadership.

  • Ghana Club 100

    Admitted in 2003, and featured among Ghana's top companies ever since.

  • Ranked 100th

    In the 21st edition of the Ghana Club 100 rankings, October 2024.

  • 1st Runner-up

    Loan Financing — 6th RCB Excellence Awards, Kumasi.

  • Respected leadership

    Our CEO, Benjamin Afful-Eshun, is recognised as one of the most respected CEOs in rural banking.

Security & compliance

Your data, protected.

Independently certified information security, and personal data handled the way Ghanaian law requires.

  • ISO 27001 version 2022 certificate badge, certified by CertiTrust

    ISO/IEC 27001:2022

    Information security · certified by CertiTrust

    Our information security management system is certified to the international ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, with independently audited controls that keep customer information confidential, accurate and available.

  • Data Protection Commission Ghana logo

    Data Protection Commission

    Registered with the DPC, Ghana

    We are registered with Ghana's Data Protection Commission and process personal data in line with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

In the community

Banking that gives back.

Our corporate social responsibility reaches classrooms, clinics, farms and homes across our catchment area.

  • Scholarships

    100 tertiary students from our catchment area supported every year — about GH¢200,000 annually.

  • Education

    Sponsored mock examinations for basic schools in the Ahanta West Municipality.

  • Health

    Funding to improve health facilities in the communities we serve.

  • Farmers

    Farming inputs and awards for National Farmers' Day celebrations across the region.

  • Water & sanitation

    A support scheme bringing water and sanitation to local communities.

  • Community projects

    Support for development projects that lift the whole community.

Leadership

Board of Directors.

Experienced leaders in banking, education and community service, guiding the bank's progress.

  • Rt. Rev. Daniel De-Graft Brace, Board ChairmanBoard Chairman

    Rt. Rev. Daniel De-Graft Brace

    Over 40 years in leadership, education and church ministry, including service as Bishop of the Sekondi Diocese (2016–2022). Joined the Board in May 2019, became Vice Chairman in 2024 and was elected Chairman in October 2025.

  • Mr. Dominic Cobbinah, Vice ChairmanVice Chairman

    Mr. Dominic Cobbinah

    Chair, Human Resource/ICT/Legal & ESG Committee

    Over 31 years in banking, mostly with GCB Bank PLC, where he is Head of Operations at the Head Office. Joined the Board in July 2025 and became Vice Chairman in October 2025.

  • Ms. Grace Eshun, Board MemberBoard Member

    Ms. Grace Eshun

    Chair, Credit Committee

    Educationist, mathematician and administrator; Headmistress of Methodist Senior High School, Sekondi. Joined the Board in October 2023 and has also served on the Human Resource/ICT/Legal & ESG Committee.

  • Mr. Christopher Kobina Dentu, Board MemberBoard Member

    Mr. Christopher Kobina Dentu

    Chair, Finance, Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee

    Served the Bank for 29 years before retiring in 2021 at the grade of Manager. Joined the Board in July 2025.

Ready when you are

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