Minority Leader Pens Urgent Letter to Ghana Water Limited Over Water Crisis in Effutu Municipality
The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Honourable Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has written to the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, urging immediate restoration of water supply to the municipality. The water crisis, which has persisted for over two weeks, has affected more than 140,000 residents, causing widespread hardship and impacting various sectors of community life.
Impact on Community Life
Public Health: Hospitals, clinics, and health centers struggle to maintain minimum hygiene standards, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera and dysentery.
Education: Schools and tertiary institutions face significant challenges, with sanitation facilities rendered useless due to the water shortage.
Households: Families rely on expensive private water suppliers, further exacerbating the burden on vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
Economic Activity: Small businesses, including food vendors and hospitality operators, are unable to function, resulting in lost income and economic stagnation.
Call to Action
Honourable Afenyo-Markin has requested that Ghana Water Limited provides immediate clarification on the cause of the disruption and a timeline for restoring uninterrupted water supply. As Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin has been vocal about national issues, including youth unemployment, which he describes as a “national security threat”.
The water crisis in Effutu Municipality highlights the need for prompt action to address infrastructure challenges and ensure access to basic necessities like clean water. Residents and stakeholders alike are eagerly awaiting a swift resolution to this crisis.
