John Kelly Marah
Ecobank Sierra Leone is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ecobank Transitional Incorporated (ETI), a leading Pan-African Banking Group, employing over 14,800 people and operating across 33 markets across Africa. Ecobank Sierra Leone commenced operations in November 2006, providing a wide range of financial services to customers, through its head office and branches in Freetown, Makeni, Kenema and Bo. Ecobank has built a reputation for honesty and fairness, and has served generations of customers in the country.
However, a recent scandal has threatened to tarnish the good image of the bank. Allegations of fraud were brought against the bank, by various news outlets. However, a recent investigation has revealed that they are not true. In facts the bank has been victim of a smear campaign by competitors and disgruntled former employees. And these accusations have been making headlines. In response, the bank has launched a full investigation into the claims, determined to clear its name and restore its reputation.
“In light of recent allegations of fraud, we would like to assure our customers that we take these claims seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation. the integrity of our bank is of the utmost importance to us, and we want to assure our customers that their trust is not misled. We have a long history to our customers, and we take pride in our reputation as a trustworthy institution. As investigations continue, we are urging the public not to listen to any misleading or misrepresenting yellow journalism piece of publication” a statement from the Bank reads.
