Residents of Gbetsile, Apolonia and Kakasunanka protest over months of water crisis and poor roads
Residents of Gbetsile, Apolonia and Kakasunanka staged a protest to demand urgent action over persistent water shortages and deplorable road conditions. The residents described the situation as "months of neglect by authorities." One resident said, "Now, a pipe drum of water is being sold to us for GHS200, which is too much. We cannot bear."
The protesters marched through the streets chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards. They appealed to the government, the Ghana Water Company Limited and local authorities to urgently intervene and restore regular water supply. One protester stated, "If the MP does not come to our rescue, he will lose his seat." The demonstrators expressed frustration over the poor state of roads, describing them as dusty, damaged and difficult to use.
The demonstrators indicated they would march to the Ghana Water Company office to present a petition before engaging their Member of Parliament and other government officials. The residents are demanding immediate restoration of the water supply, improvement of road infrastructure and long-term solutions to challenges affecting the rapidly growing communities.
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Residents of Gbetsile, Apolonia and Kakasunanka protested poor roads and months of water crisis. The demonstrators are demanding immediate action, hinting at potential political consequences if their needs are unmet - but what will happen?
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