The Okyeman Nifahene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Daasebre Doctor Twum Ampofo, has expressed his displeasure with recent media reports on the water crisis in Asiakwa.
According to him, some media outlets claim that residents of Asiakwa have resorted to using sachet water for their daily activities, including bathing, due to the effects of galamsey activities in the area.
“The galamsey activities in the community remain a challenge, but it is not the main cause of the inflow of water taps in Asiakwa,” he clarified.
Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo debunked the report, stating clearly that their water crisis is not so dire that the entire community has no access to water.
He acknowledged that water taps in the community do not flow continuously as expected.
He further explained that most households with boreholes often allow others without access to fetch water for free to meet their daily needs.
The Okyeman Nifahene, who is also the overlord of Asiakwa, attributed the current water crisis in the community to climate change and described it as a natural phenomenon that occurs during every dry season.
Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo made this statement on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Asiakwa Royal Palace during the first Akwasidae celebration of the year.
The Asiakwahene also mentioned that he had received support from some individuals and would soon drill three mechanized boreholes at strategic locations for the community.
This, he said, would serve as a temporary solution until the Ghana Water Company resolves the issue.
Meanwhile, Julia Nolst Trenite, a native of Asiakwa but living abroad, upon hearing of the situation, announced that she and her family would drill two additional boreholes to support Daasebre Dr. Ampofo in providing clean and safe water for the people of Asiakwa.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Obohnewsonline 