Diamond Bank Plc shareholders on Monday expressed mixed reactions to its merger with Access Bank Plc.
Daily Trust reports that board of Diamond Bank finally confirmed its acquisition with Access Bank Plc which is expected to be completed in first half of 2019.
Both banks recently denied media reports of any business merger or combination.
Reactions have therefore flooded twitter, that said some customer are surprised, displeased, some, indifferent and some seeking to understand the impact and implications of the acquisition of Diamond Bank by Access Bank on their savings and funds in either of the banks custody.
Diamond bank swallowed my Access bank ATM card last Friday.
I reported them to my bank and in 48hours Access bank swallowed Diamond bank ???
— Whizkrane™ (@whizkrane) December 17, 2018
I sympathize with all my friends in Diamond Bank who are victims of bad policies of this current administration at this Xmas period.
Three people have called me today to inform me that retaining their jobs is 10% assurance.
This time too shall pass#GNWA
— BOLANLE. Esq.? (@bolanle_cole) December 17, 2018
Girlfriend : Baby anything for Christmas?
Me: Since Access Bank bought Diamond Bank
*my money don hang* pic.twitter.com/pkzz2soB69
— Royal-Tee (@ObajemuJnr) December 17, 2018
On Access Bank and Diamond Bank.
Another example that unnecessary denials & shady runs are as bad in the corporate world as they are in the Public Sector.
Diamond kept denying this deal till the very end. Result of unpaid/nonperforming loans largely taken by the Dozie family.
— Ayò Bánkólé (@AyoBankole) December 17, 2018
So Access Bank used my #19,800 NYSC Allawee with them to buy Diamond Bank??.
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As part of the Shareholders, I will be attending the next board of directors meeting!!! pic.twitter.com/1MFBDsHeFP— The Kingmaker? (@SmithVinci) December 17, 2018
Access Bank lowkey has big D, banging other banks from left right and center
Knack Intercontinental Bank
Knack Afri Bank
And now the almighty Diamond Bank, Access bank is not any other bank’s mate in AfricaA clear scenario of “big boys don’t brag” #Respect.
— President Christian (@Chrisblin) December 17, 2018
#Diamond>Access
When u hear that Access bank has taken over Diamond bank and u just paid ur sch fees in Diamond bank pic.twitter.com/LuRSLR6WBu— Prince Ebube (@PrinceE88246139) December 17, 2018
Just imagine you are a Access Bank staff looking for greener pasture, and just last week you applied for a job at Diamond Bank.
..and then BOOM
Diamond Bank is now Access Bank.
My advise: Start looking for another job. pic.twitter.com/VdNLjkbDd5
— Uncle Mark™ (@iamUncleMark) December 17, 2018
You sleep as a Diamond Bank staff, wake up as an Access Bank staff on review. pic.twitter.com/xIyoa0S9Cf
— Uncle Mark™ (@iamUncleMark) December 17, 2018
Finally after Access Bank had bought Diamond Bank when you initially thought Diamond Bank had name more than Access Bank & someone is still trying to tell you that Diamond is bigger than Access……….. pic.twitter.com/7QyHcktoZM
— Adebayo ? (@Tzadebayo) December 17, 2018
Access Bank acquired Diamond Bank and are now celebrating this purchase at Eko Atlantic. Savage. ? #Bafest2018 pic.twitter.com/NNPz8NoeOw
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) December 16, 2018
Diamond bank swallowed my Access bank ATM card last Friday.
I reported them to my bank and in 48hours Access bank swallowed Diamond bank
10-0
— Jay (@call_me_jameel) December 17, 2018