The Chief of Ekon, Nana Kwame Edu Ababio II, has called on the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly and the area's Member of Parliament to urgently address the community's prolonged water shortage. Residents have been without a reliable supply of potable water for several months, forcing many to travel to parts of Cape Coast in search of water. This situation has become increasingly difficult for residents, particularly as the Central Region faces challenges in accessing safe drinking water.
According to Nana Kwame Edu Ababio II, the water shortage is attributed to damaged pipelines supplying water to Ekon, which were reportedly damaged during construction works on the 24-hour economy market in the area. The chief specifically appealed to the Cape Coast Mayor, George Justice Arthur, and the Member of Parliament, George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, to take steps to restore a permanent water supply to the community. He emphasized that the disruption has compounded an already difficult situation.
The situation has led to residents carrying large plastic gallons, popularly known as “Kufuor gallons”, to Cape Coast in search of water for their daily needs. Nana Kwame Edu Ababio II stated that this situation is putting an unnecessary burden on residents and urged the authorities to treat the matter as a matter of urgency. The chief's appeal highlights the need for immediate action to address the water shortage and improve living conditions in Ekon.
In response to the chief's appeal, the Cape Coast Mayor, George Justice Arthur, assured that the government would work to address the challenges affecting the community. He stated that the government is committed to bringing development to Ekon and has deliberately located projects, including a 24-hour economy market and a garment factory, in the area as part of efforts to fulfil its development commitments to residents.
Mayor George Justice Arthur further emphasized that the government would continue to engage with stakeholders to address the concerns of the community and improve living conditions in Ekon. The government's commitment to addressing the water shortage and other development challenges in the area is expected to bring relief to residents who have been affected by the prolonged water shortage.
The water shortage in Ekon is a significant challenge, particularly in the context of the Central Region's broader struggles with accessing safe drinking water. The chief's appeal and the government's response highlight the need for collaborative efforts to address the water shortage and other development challenges in the area. The situation in Ekon underscores the importance of prioritizing the needs of local communities in development planning and implementation.
The Ekon community's water shortage issue has sparked concerns about the impact of development projects on local communities and the need for sustainable solutions to address their needs. The government's response to the chief's appeal will be crucial in determining the effectiveness of its development commitments to residents and addressing the water shortage in the area.
Key points
- The Chief of Ekon, Nana Kwame Edu Ababio II, has appealed for urgent action to address the community's prolonged water shortage.
- The water shortage is attributed to damaged pipelines supplying water to Ekon, which were damaged during construction works on the 24-hour economy market.
- The Cape Coast Mayor, George Justice Arthur, has assured that the government will work to address the challenges affecting the community and improve living conditions in Ekon.
