The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC has orders management of Ghana Water Limited to with immediate effect, restore water supply to Greater Kumasi.
A statement signed by Executive Secretary, Ishmael Ackah Ph. D on Monday, December 16, 2024 describes the disconnection of supplies in protest over the destruction of their properties by a developer over the alleged sale of a parcel of their land, unacceptable and undermines the fundamental rights of consumers.
Water shortage has hit parts of the Ashanti regional capital Kumasi, including Bantama, Santase, Atonsu and Ridge following the action taken over the weekend.
Last Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the workers issued an ultimatum to the private developer and stakeholders involved in the demolition of their property in the Ridge residential area of Kumasi.
It is reported the land in dispute is among several state lands in the Ashanti region that has already been sold allegedly to cronies and business partners.
However, checks have revealed that the land wasused as collateral by private developers tasked with constructing bungalows for government agencies.
The Vice Chair of the Senior Staff Association of Ghana Water Limited in Ashanti, Emmanuel Okpoti, stated that the demolition at the earmarked site could affect water distribution across the metropolis.
He explained that the company had shut down operations throughout the Ashanti Region and would only resume once they received assurances from the appropriate authorities addressing their concerns.
But the PURC’s statement maintains that disconnection procedures, interruption in services are governed by Regulations 2,3 (d) & (e) and 4 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, (Consumer Service) Regulations 2020 (L.I 2413)
Find below full statement by PURC
