Former President John Mahama’s claim that the Nana-Bawumia administration has not added a gallon of water to Ghana’s water supply infrastructure is demonstrably false. The evidence of extensive and impactful water projects undertaken by the current administration since 2017 clearly refutes this assertion. These projects underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing water access across the country, benefiting hundreds of thousands of Ghanaians.
THE ADAKLU WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
A cornerstone of the Nana-Bawumia administration’s achievements is the recent inauguration of Phase-3 of the Five Districts Water Supply Project at Adaklu in the Volta Region. Financed by a concessionary facility from Raiffeisen Bank International AG of Austria for €11.5 million, this project will serve 89,150 people across 95 communities in Central Tongu, Adaklu, and Agotime-Ziope. Key components of this project include:
– Construction of three concrete tanks in Adaklu Kpeleho, Adaklu Sofa, and Adaklu Kpatove.
– Completion of a water-booster station at Adaklu Kpeleho.
– Laying of 175 kilometers of water pipelines.
RURAL WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS
President Akufo-Addo’s administration has made significant strides in rural water supply through various projects:
– Water Supply Improvement Project: Implemented by the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) with a total cost of US$3.78 million, benefiting 75,000 people in the Ho, Ho West, Agotime-Ziope, and South Dayi districts.
– Sustainable Rural Water and Sanitation Project (SRWSP): Financed by a US$47.5 million credit facility from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, this project has improved water systems in eleven regions, serving 164 communities with a total population of 154,826.
– Rural Communities and Small Towns Water Supply Project (RCSTWSP): With a budget of €30 million, this ongoing project aims to benefit 282,000 people across the Volta, Oti, Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions.
URBAN WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENTS
The government’s efforts extend to urban areas as well:
– Keta Water Supply Project: Estimated at €85,112,854, this project will serve 422,160 people in Keta and surrounding communities, with completion expected by December 2024.
– Wenchi Water Project in the Bono region: At a cost of €39 million, this project involves constructing a new water treatment facility and rehabilitating the existing groundwater system to meet the needs of 101,870 people in Wenchi and its environs.
– Sekondi-Takoradi Water Supply Project: With a budget of €70 million, this project aims to serve 1.4 million people in the Sekondi-Takoradi area, slated for completion by September 2025.
– Sogakope-Lome Transboundary Water Supply Project: This international project, with 98% of feasibility studies completed, will benefit 4 million consumers, including those in Southern Volta.
One therefore conclude that, the substantial investments and tangible results of these water projects unequivocally prove that the Nana-Bawumia administration has significantly enhanced Ghana’s water supply infrastructure. Claims to the contrary not only misrepresent resent the facts but also undermine the government’s efforts to ensure sustainable water access for all Ghanaians. It is crucial for public discourse to be informed by accurate information, and it is evident that those misinforming former President Mahama are leading him to propagate falsehoods. The Nana-Bawumia government’s commitment to water supply development stands as a testament to its dedication to improving the quality of life for all
By Nana Asare Baffour
