Chief of Chiyifoyili, Gbanaa, has stated that worsening water crisis in the farming community is not only disrupting daily life, but also putting strain on marital relationships.

From a JoyNews Hotline Documentary aired on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, it was discovered that only one of the community’s two dams remains functional, serving about 11 communities as well as their livestock.

At the chief’s palace, residents shared the challenges they face as a result of the lack of potable water.

Speaking on behalf of the community, Alhasan Musa said the scarcity is beginning to affect intimate aspects of family life.

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“Even when it comes to sex, we are affected. Because when you have sex, there is no water to bath, and this is affecting our relationships,” he said.

Residents are appealing for urgent government intervention to ensure reliable access to clean water, stressing that the shortage goes beyond daily chores and is now disrupting family life in the community.

According to the chief, residents are often forced to share the dams with their livestock or buy potable water at high prices, a burden he described as “unbearable”, particularly for households with large families.

The documentary highlights the deepening water crisis in all five regions of northern Ghana.

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