Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) has given a firm assurance that water will soon flow again in Anfoega and its surrounding communities, following months of severe shortages that have disrupted daily life and heightened public concern.
The commitment was delivered by the Managing Director of GWL, Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, during a high‑level visit to the Paramount Chief of Anfoega Akukome, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV. The visit brought together senior engineers, planners, and communication officials from the company, signaling a renewed determination to confront the crisis head‑on.
The delegation’s mission was clear: engage traditional leadership, witness the extent of the water challenges firsthand, and address the long-standing operational constraints affecting the Kpando Water System, which serves the broader enclave.
Togbe Tepre Hodo IV welcomed the team warmly but did not mince words about the community’s frustrations. He noted that earlier attempts to seek redress from GWL had yielded little progress, leaving residents dependent on unsafe water sources and exposing them to significant health risks. The Paramount Chief described the situation as both urgent and unacceptable, urging the company to act decisively.
During the engagement, GWL officials disclosed that the Kpando Water Treatment Plant—designed to produce 6,400 cubic metres of water daily—currently delivers only about 3,000 cubic metres. This shortfall, they explained, has severely limited supply to Anfoega and neighboring communities. However, they emphasized that the gap presents an opportunity for targeted upgrades and operational improvements.
Hon. Mutawakilu assured the chiefs and people that GWL is committed to implementing sustainable, long-term solutions that will boost production, stabilize distribution, and prevent future disruptions. He reaffirmed the company’s alignment with the government’s “Water for All” agenda, stressing that access to safe, reliable water is a fundamental right, not a privilege.
“We are not here to make promises—we are here to fix the problem,” he emphasized, pledging transparency and collaboration as the company works to restore normal supply.
The Managing Director was accompanied by a strong technical and administrative team, including Ing. Michael Botse Baidoo, Deputy Managing Director (Operations); Mr. Michael Klutse, Chief Manager for Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Ing. Amidu Musah, Chief Manager of Operations; and Mr. Stanley Martey, Chief Manager for Public Relations and Communication, among other senior officials.
Their visit has renewed hope among residents, who now look forward to seeing the taps flow again—and to a future where water scarcity becomes a thing of the past.
