Enyonam Apetorgbor refutes Finance Minister’s comment that water supply in Keta has improved

CEO, Keta Investment Promotion Center, Enyonam Adzo Apetorgbor, has refuted the comment by Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam that the 3ater supply situation in Kerta in the Vola Region has improved.

The Finance Minister made the comment during the representation of the mid-year budget review.

He said “Mr. Speaker, Government initiated the implementation of various activities
towards achieving effective management and utilisation of water resources as well as
improving the general water quality. Works progressed steadily under the “Water for All” agenda. The following projects are completed: • Ejura Water System; • Wulensi Water System; and • Bole Water Systems.

“The following are at various stages of completion: • Wenchi Water Supply Project;
• Sekondi-Takoradi Water Supply Project; • Keta Water Supply Project; • Yendi Water Supply Project; • Tamale Water Supply Project; • Damongo Water Supply Project; • Sunyani Water Supply Project; and • Techiman Water Supply Project.

“Government is committed to increasing access to improved sanitation and water supply in Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions. A total of about 40,000 and 24,000 household sanitation facilities were provided in the GAMA and GKMA, respectively benefiting over 400,000 people.”

Contrary to the Minister’s statement, Enyonam Apertiorgbor said, several areas, including Hagodzi, Sonugb, Anyako, and Mamime, continue to struggle with access to potable water.

“The residents of these communities face daily hardships in securing clean and reliable water sources, severely impacting their quality of life and health.

“Additionally, access to electricity remains a significant issue in these areas. The lack of reliable electricity supply hinders economic activities, education, and overall development.

“We urge the relevant authorities to address these pressing issues with urgency. It is crucial that concrete steps are taken to improve water supply and electricity access in Hagodzi, Anyako, Mamime, and other affected areas to ensure the well-being and development of our communities.”

Below is her full statement…

Statement on Improved Water Supply in Keta is not true!

We have taken note of the pronouncement by the Minister of Finance during the mid-year policy review of the 2024 budget, claiming that water supply in Keta has improved. We wish to categorically deny this assertion and highlight the ongoing challenges faced by many communities in our region.

Contrary to the Minister’s statement, several areas, including Hagodzi, Sonugb, Anyako, and Mamime, continue to struggle with access to potable water. The residents of these communities face daily hardships in securing clean and reliable water sources, severely impacting their quality of life and health.

Additionally, access to electricity remains a significant issue in these areas. The lack of reliable electricity supply hinders economic activities, education, and overall development.

We urge the relevant authorities to address these pressing issues with urgency. It is crucial that concrete steps are taken to improve water supply and electricity access in Hagodzi, Anyako, Mamime, and other affected areas to ensure the well-being and development of our communities.

We call on the government to engage with local leaders and residents to better understand and address the challenges we face. It is only through collaborative efforts that we can achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in our essential services.

Enyonam Adzo Apetorgbor
CEO, Keta Investment Promotion Center