The establishment of Ahafo Ano Premier Rural Bank Ltd was a gracious response by the Government of Ghana, to the appeal for help to alleviate the suffering of farmers of Wioso and its surrounding villages at the time when they had to travel long distances of over 48 kilometers, virtually on foot to cash their Akuafo cheques at the Ghana Commercial Banks at Bekwai, the nearest Bank to them at the time. Ahafo Ano Premier Rural Bank was incorporated in Ghana in November 1981, and it was authorized to carry on the business of banking under Act, 1970 (Act 339) on 9th December 1982.

The Bank has since then achieved unprecedented growth over the years. As at the time of revision of the policies it is acclaimed the leading Rural Bank among all the Rural / Community banks in the country.