John Awuah
John Awuah is the Executive Director of the Ghana Association of Bankers, where he plays a crucial role in overseeing the operations and communications of the banking sector in Ghana. Recently, he was in the news for clarifying that customers with foreign exchange accounts can still withdraw US dollars over the counter, countering claims made by Dr. Isaac Adongo, a board member of the Bank of Ghana. Awuah emphasized that banks follow directives from the central bank and that there is no blanket prohibition on dollar withdrawals for legitimate reasons.
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John Awuah is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks and commented on the policy rate reduction.
Lending rates drop this week — As BoG slashes benchmark policy by 300bps
Ghana· 2025-08-06
John Awuah stated that banks are still processing foreign currency withdrawals.
BoG has not contemplated reviewing existing measures on over-the-counter cash withdrawals in foreign currencyGhana· 2025-05-15
John Awuah is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Bankers who stated that banks are still processing foreign currency withdrawals.
BoG clarifies over-the-counter dollar withdrawals remain unchangedGhana· 2025-05-15Mr John Awuah, the Executive Director of the Ghana Association of Bankers, stated that no such instruction has been issued by the Bank of Ghana.
Nothing has changed; you can still withdraw dollars over the counter – Bankers Association reacts to Isaac AdongoGhana· 2025-05-15