Accra hit by acute water shortage

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SOIF 10 years ago

From bad to worse. Imagine if you had already (pre-)paid for no water.

From bad to worse. Imagine if you had already (pre-)paid for no water.
Linda 10 years ago

How can a country that's surrounded by enormous amount of water and yet, people have very little to drink?

How can a country that's surrounded by enormous amount of water and yet, people have very little to drink?
Abroampah 10 years ago

Hi Linda,
don't be surprised because like Marley sang it " In the abundance of water the fool is thirsty" From our mind-set, I wouldn't even be surprised to see a drowning Ghanaian who is but still thirsty, our priorities ar ...
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Hi Linda,
don't be surprised because like Marley sang it " In the abundance of water the fool is thirsty" From our mind-set, I wouldn't even be surprised to see a drowning Ghanaian who is but still thirsty, our priorities are simply set in the wrong order.
odopa 10 years ago

DUNAN-WILLIAMS CAN COMAND WATER LIKE HE COMMANDED THE CEDI. THIS NO PROLEMAT ALL. PRAYER AN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM IN ONE MINUTE.

DUNAN-WILLIAMS CAN COMAND WATER LIKE HE COMMANDED THE CEDI. THIS NO PROLEMAT ALL. PRAYER AN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM IN ONE MINUTE.
Gypsy 10 years ago

Linda u are so right! There's no excuse why ghana continue to have water shortage. It appears nobody knows how to do anything in ghana. They have the brains but don't know how to use it to get anything done right.

Linda u are so right! There's no excuse why ghana continue to have water shortage. It appears nobody knows how to do anything in ghana. They have the brains but don't know how to use it to get anything done right.
prempeh 1. 10 years ago

My brother you´re wondering, but this is pure and simple. The people leading us has no BRAIN to think, that is why.

My brother you´re wondering, but this is pure and simple. The people leading us has no BRAIN to think, that is why.
Johnny USA 10 years ago

LETS HOLD THE WATER & ELECTRICITY MANAGERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BREAK DOWN. THEY EITHER QUALIFIED OR NOT TO BE THERE.WE NEED COMPETENT ENGINEER MANAGERS TO BE AT POST NOT ORDINARY BOOK LONG ADMINISTRATION MANAGERS.

LETS HOLD THE WATER & ELECTRICITY MANAGERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BREAK DOWN. THEY EITHER QUALIFIED OR NOT TO BE THERE.WE NEED COMPETENT ENGINEER MANAGERS TO BE AT POST NOT ORDINARY BOOK LONG ADMINISTRATION MANAGERS.
KEN 10 years ago

The corrupted management are working with outsiders to create a water shortage so foreign company can come in and sell you the same water that you own in bottles

The corrupted management are working with outsiders to create a water shortage so foreign company can come in and sell you the same water that you own in bottles
prempeh 1. 10 years ago

The capital city of a nation, has been hit by water shortages, what about those in the village and small, towns.

The capital city of a nation, has been hit by water shortages, what about those in the village and small, towns.
odopa 10 years ago

ALL WE AHVE TO DO IS PRAY AND THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE OVER IN A SECOND.

ALL WE AHVE TO DO IS PRAY AND THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE OVER IN A SECOND.
Kwaku A. Danso 10 years ago

We just paid Ghc90 today for a Water Tanker owned by perhaps one of the Staff Workers at GWCL.
This should be the end of the story. Mahama must fire some people or Resign hismelf! No compromises

We just paid Ghc90 today for a Water Tanker owned by perhaps one of the Staff Workers at GWCL.
This should be the end of the story. Mahama must fire some people or Resign hismelf! No compromises
DOUBLE STANDARDS 10 years ago

I HOPE THAT THE SITUATION IS QUICKLY RESOLVED AND THAT TRULY, IT LEADS TO LASTING SOLUTIONS AND CONSISTENT WATER SUPPLY.

I HOPE THAT THE SITUATION IS QUICKLY RESOLVED AND THAT TRULY, IT LEADS TO LASTING SOLUTIONS AND CONSISTENT WATER SUPPLY.
dan 10 years ago

everything under mahama rule is in the gutter everything

everything under mahama rule is in the gutter everything
prempeh 1. 10 years ago

Here it is not Mahama or whoever, the people leading us don´t THINK, Osagyefo had vision to develop, in the 60s till the time Nkrumah was overthrown, Tema Township has water running through out every home, kitchen-bath-toil ...
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Here it is not Mahama or whoever, the people leading us don´t THINK, Osagyefo had vision to develop, in the 60s till the time Nkrumah was overthrown, Tema Township has water running through out every home, kitchen-bath-toillet, now look at Tema Township. everything is completely destroyed, because the people leading us now as I said earlier on has no BRAIN to THINK. And every nation, if the people leading the masses don´t THINK, what you get, this is the result. The present political parties in Ghana only talk and worship their parties only.
Kofi 10 years ago

Are the Weija and Kpong dams dry? I heard Accra was even flooded a couple of weeks ago. It is about time we outsourced the leadership of the country.

Are the Weija and Kpong dams dry? I heard Accra was even flooded a couple of weeks ago. It is about time we outsourced the leadership of the country.
prempeh 1. 10 years ago

A year or two ago Adakabre interwiewd Kofi Wayo about the same shortages of water in Ghana and Kofi Wayo said that the Ghana water company had problems with their machines and they waited till a white man came from Holland to ...
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A year or two ago Adakabre interwiewd Kofi Wayo about the same shortages of water in Ghana and Kofi Wayo said that the Ghana water company had problems with their machines and they waited till a white man came from Holland to fix the so called machine, and kofi Wayo said what the technical students doing, can´t they train these student to duplicate the so called machines. I tell you the fact.. We the Backs, we don´t THINK, thats why we are suffering in our land.
OKOE 10 years ago

THIS IS THE RESULT OF POOR PLANNING. IN WATER ENGINEERING, THE PLAN IS ALWAYS TO PREPARE FOR EVENTUALITIES, SO IN YOUR PLANNING PHASE, YOU MAKE SUBSTITUTES JUST IN CASE AS THIS SITUATION PROVES MY CASE. DID THIS COMPANY MEAN ...
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THIS IS THE RESULT OF POOR PLANNING. IN WATER ENGINEERING, THE PLAN IS ALWAYS TO PREPARE FOR EVENTUALITIES, SO IN YOUR PLANNING PHASE, YOU MAKE SUBSTITUTES JUST IN CASE AS THIS SITUATION PROVES MY CASE. DID THIS COMPANY MEAN PEOPLE MUST GO WITHOUT WATER FOR THREE MONTHS? WHEN THEY ARE PLANNING FOR THIS CONNECTIONS, THE COMPANY MUST PUT IN PLACE ANOTHER INTAKE WHILE THE OLD ONE IS BEING SHUT DOWN. IT IS NORMAL TO MAINTAIN SUCH FACILITIES, AS SUCH, YOU PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES AND THIS I THINK DID NOT HAPPEN. IT MAY BE SOME POLITICIAN WHO DOES NOT NOT UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATION OF THE EXERCISE WOULD REFUSE THE SUGGESTION OF AN ALTERNATE INTAKE, HENCE THE PREDICAMENT WE FACE. I WILL NOT BLAME OUR ENGINEERS BUT OUR POLITICIANS WHO TWART THE EFFORTS OF OUR TECHNICIANS AND RESULT IN TAKING THE CITIZENS FOR GRANTED. ELSEWHERE THE GOVERNMENT WILL FALL FOR SUCH HARDSHIPS ON GHANAIANS. THREE MONTHS WITHOUT WATER? I LIVED ELSEWHERE FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS, AND NEVER SHORT OF WATER FOR EVEN FIVE MINUTES. DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS TO A BUSINESS WITHOUT WATER FOR THREE MONTHS? SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG IN HOW WE DO THINGS IN GHANA. THIS PROJECT HAS NOT BEEN THOUGHT THROUGH AND THE DESIGNERS AND PLANNERS MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. THE PEOPLE WILL FACE AN INCONVENIENCE THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN OR HAPPENED.
West Orange, NJ resident 10 years ago

I was in Ghana for a about 4 days last week. The lights were off half the time in East Airport virtually everyday I was there. Then, with three reservoir tanks in the house and only four people, we still run out of water for ...
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I was in Ghana for a about 4 days last week. The lights were off half the time in East Airport virtually everyday I was there. Then, with three reservoir tanks in the house and only four people, we still run out of water for the last three days. Apparently the water had not been running for two weeks. I ended up paying Ghc120 (about US$50) for a tanker to supply water. I don't care about NPP, NDC and whatever. This current government has delivered. Its a shame. Hardship stares at you everywhere you go in the country. I can't see how anybody could support this government.
West Orange, NJ resident 10 years ago

*Sorry, I meant this current government has NOT delivered

*Sorry, I meant this current government has NOT delivered
OKOE 10 years ago

I WILL SUGGEST TO THE THE CITY TO ENSURE OF A RESERVOIR TO SUPPLY THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WITH THREE MONTHS OF RAW WATER, IN CASE SOMETHING HAPPENS WITH THE ONLY SOURCE THAT IS THE LAKE. MARK MY WORDS!! THE SAME FOR THE WEI ...
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I WILL SUGGEST TO THE THE CITY TO ENSURE OF A RESERVOIR TO SUPPLY THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WITH THREE MONTHS OF RAW WATER, IN CASE SOMETHING HAPPENS WITH THE ONLY SOURCE THAT IS THE LAKE. MARK MY WORDS!! THE SAME FOR THE WEIJA PLANT. DROUGHT IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE. THE INTAKE CAN ONLY GO THAT DEEP WITHOUT SUCKING IN SAND OR DIRT TO DISABLE THE PUMPS AND THE DAMS WILL COME IN HANDY. NO ONE CONTROLS NATURE.
Yawed 10 years ago

How

How
gyan 10 years ago

This is no new to my area in Accra. Two yrs to that place no a single drop.

This is no new to my area in Accra. Two yrs to that place no a single drop.
cha 10 years ago

What a sad and sorry situation. The country been govern by thieves

What a sad and sorry situation. The country been govern by thieves
KWAA 10 years ago

For lack of knowledge my people parish.
ASk Mutala at the President`s office,why we are having Water shortages in Accra.They will say it isnh`t the fault of this Government,they will say NPP is causing all these problems,bec ...
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For lack of knowledge my people parish.
ASk Mutala at the President`s office,why we are having Water shortages in Accra.They will say it isnh`t the fault of this Government,they will say NPP is causing all these problems,because they went to court.
ABLETSI 10 years ago

DON'T CALL THESE YELLOW YELLOW GALLONS KUFUOUR GALLONS. CALL THEM MAHAMA GALLONS.

THIS WATER SHORTAGE SERVES YOU PEOPLE RIGHT. NEXT TIME YOU ARE VOTING, VOTE PROPERLY. DO NOT VOTE ON TRIBAL LINES. WE NEED TO DEVELOP THIS ...
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DON'T CALL THESE YELLOW YELLOW GALLONS KUFUOUR GALLONS. CALL THEM MAHAMA GALLONS.

THIS WATER SHORTAGE SERVES YOU PEOPLE RIGHT. NEXT TIME YOU ARE VOTING, VOTE PROPERLY. DO NOT VOTE ON TRIBAL LINES. WE NEED TO DEVELOP THIS NATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL OF US. DO NOT VOTE FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO RUN THE AFFAIRS OF THIS NATION.

VOTE WISELY ON POLICIES.
NANA ADDO WHOM YOU PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE IS THE BEST PERSON TO SAVE THIS NATION FROM SUCH AN ECONOMIC MESS.

REMEMBER JOSEPH IN THE BIBLE. NANA ADDO IS JUST LIKE THAT. YOU KNOW JOSEPH'S BROTHERS HATED HIM YET HE WAS THE ONE WHO SAVED THEM AND SO WILL NANA ADDO WHOM WE DO NOT LIKE WILL SAVE GHANA TOMORROW FROM THIS ABJECT ECONOMIC MESS CREATED BY THE NDC LOOTING BRIGADE.
ACHIPELAGO, USA 10 years ago

THAT IS NDC ERA FOR GHANAIANS BECAUSE THEY ALLOWED TRIBALISM BLINDFOLD THEM AND NOW THEY ARE REAPING BAD GOVERNANCE.

THAT IS NDC ERA FOR GHANAIANS BECAUSE THEY ALLOWED TRIBALISM BLINDFOLD THEM AND NOW THEY ARE REAPING BAD GOVERNANCE.
AAN 10 years ago

Seriously, does Ghana has planners who project into the future? Why do we always wait till we are overtaken by crises? What sort of ministers do we have in Ghana? NDC is being brought to its knees due to its incompetence. Tha ...
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Seriously, does Ghana has planners who project into the future? Why do we always wait till we are overtaken by crises? What sort of ministers do we have in Ghana? NDC is being brought to its knees due to its incompetence. Thank you Electoral Commission; thank you Supreme Court.
prempeh 1. 10 years ago

Because we don´t THINK, that is the reason why....no more question, no more wondering. We don´t THINK, pure and simple, If we have THINKERS, things willn´t out this way, just analysis my point

Because we don´t THINK, that is the reason why....no more question, no more wondering. We don´t THINK, pure and simple, If we have THINKERS, things willn´t out this way, just analysis my point
sly 10 years ago

god help us we going down too fast now we in reverse

god help us we going down too fast now we in reverse
JB 10 years ago

What is it about Ghanaians that make our gov't so useless??

What is it about Ghanaians that make our gov't so useless??
Joe 10 years ago

What is going on in my country Ghana? Problems everywhere. This incompetent NDC government is going to collapse this nation.

What is going on in my country Ghana? Problems everywhere. This incompetent NDC government is going to collapse this nation.
DEAD 10 years ago

WATER IS AREADY SHUT DOWN ON WEIJA SIDE OF ACCRA WATER SUPPLY SINCE YESTERDAY MORNING. NOW KPONG WILL SHUT DOWN FROM MONDAY. WHERE ARE WE SUPPOSED TO GET WATER FOR 10 DAYS. HOW DO WE RUN INDUSTRY DURING THIS PERIOD. WHO HAS W ...
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WATER IS AREADY SHUT DOWN ON WEIJA SIDE OF ACCRA WATER SUPPLY SINCE YESTERDAY MORNING. NOW KPONG WILL SHUT DOWN FROM MONDAY. WHERE ARE WE SUPPOSED TO GET WATER FOR 10 DAYS. HOW DO WE RUN INDUSTRY DURING THIS PERIOD. WHO HAS WATER STORAGE FOR 10 DAYS OF PRODUCTION !!!! WHAT KIND OF PLANNING IS THIS ??????????????????
the truth 10 years ago

What a joke. How can you run industries, factories and attract the Wal Marts of the world etc. with such poor infrastructure. Seriously how?

What a joke. How can you run industries, factories and attract the Wal Marts of the world etc. with such poor infrastructure. Seriously how?
KEN 10 years ago

Why do we need foreign companies ?
What we need are interlectual ,The resorces are here .

Why do we need foreign companies ?
What we need are interlectual ,The resorces are here .
tatale 10 years ago

Jerry Can

Jerry Can
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING POSITIVE in 98% of the REPORTS on Ghana on the web!!
So oft, I said I won't read the web anymore.......but then WHERE do I get the dis-appointing information ON GHANA ??? It is such a pity!!!!!

NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING POSITIVE in 98% of the REPORTS on Ghana on the web!!
So oft, I said I won't read the web anymore.......but then WHERE do I get the dis-appointing information ON GHANA ??? It is such a pity!!!!!
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

Ghana's population is growing at faster rate so wat do u think will happen??.pressure will be on social amenities.Just grab some gallons of water 4 just 3 days n everything will be over.De prez is trying it's a good plan.

Ghana's population is growing at faster rate so wat do u think will happen??.pressure will be on social amenities.Just grab some gallons of water 4 just 3 days n everything will be over.De prez is trying it's a good plan.
YAW 10 years ago

Very sad, a government that call itself ye bedi keke, we came to chop chop....but still got voted in any means necessary.

Very sad, a government that call itself ye bedi keke, we came to chop chop....but still got voted in any means necessary.
Johnny USA 10 years ago

PLEASE PREZ MAHAMA HOLD THE BOSS OF WATER AND ELECTRICITY CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UN WANTED BREAK DOWN.PLEASE THE MANAGERS HAS TO MOVE OUT TO THE FIELD TO ENSURE THE RIGHT THINGS ARE DONE. PREZ AM SURE THERE IS A SABO ...
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PLEASE PREZ MAHAMA HOLD THE BOSS OF WATER AND ELECTRICITY CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UN WANTED BREAK DOWN.PLEASE THE MANAGERS HAS TO MOVE OUT TO THE FIELD TO ENSURE THE RIGHT THINGS ARE DONE. PREZ AM SURE THERE IS A SABOTAGE IN THE SYSTEM AS THIS IS PART OF UNGOVERNABLE THREATS BY NPP.
EFO 10 years ago

WHERE IS THE NDC CHIEF PRIEST DUNCAN WILLIAMS ? GHANA NEEDS HIS PRAYERS FOR THE PIPES TO START RUNNING FILLED WITH POTABLE WATER

WHERE IS THE NDC CHIEF PRIEST DUNCAN WILLIAMS ? GHANA NEEDS HIS PRAYERS FOR THE PIPES TO START RUNNING FILLED WITH POTABLE WATER
Eric 10 years ago

Some heads must roll for poor planning

Some heads must roll for poor planning
EFO 10 years ago

WHY SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT NOT USE THOSE HUGE SUMS OF MONEY MEANT FOR THE ACCRA CIRCLE INTERCHANGE FOR PROJECTS SUCH AS WATER AND SOME OF THE RURAL ROADS THAT ARE IN DEPLORABLE SITUATIONS? DOES THE ACCRA CIRCLE REALLY NEED T ...
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WHY SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT NOT USE THOSE HUGE SUMS OF MONEY MEANT FOR THE ACCRA CIRCLE INTERCHANGE FOR PROJECTS SUCH AS WATER AND SOME OF THE RURAL ROADS THAT ARE IN DEPLORABLE SITUATIONS? DOES THE ACCRA CIRCLE REALLY NEED THAT ATTENTION NOW? VISION LESS NDC CHOP CHOP GOVMT
the truth 10 years ago

Visionless is the right word. They have their priorities all misplaced but thats what happens when you don't have a visison and you invest in things that do not lead to anything of substance.

Visionless is the right word. They have their priorities all misplaced but thats what happens when you don't have a visison and you invest in things that do not lead to anything of substance.
NIMA 10 years ago

When you've never gone anywhere else,you would think this was normal. how can there be a water shortage in accra in 2014? Really?

When you've never gone anywhere else,you would think this was normal. how can there be a water shortage in accra in 2014? Really?
SHAKARA 10 years ago

THIS IS POOR MANAGEMENT. GWCL SHOULD HAVE MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY WHILE TECHNICIANS WERE WORKING ON THE PIPELINES.

THIS IS POOR MANAGEMENT. GWCL SHOULD HAVE MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY WHILE TECHNICIANS WERE WORKING ON THE PIPELINES.
the truth 10 years ago

Yep thats what happens when a government neglects its infrastructure and lets people fend for themselves. Well they will depend on quick fixes to address the problem and while the problem persists. We are doomed as a nation!! ...
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Yep thats what happens when a government neglects its infrastructure and lets people fend for themselves. Well they will depend on quick fixes to address the problem and while the problem persists. We are doomed as a nation!!!
Yiadom 10 years ago

We don't have water, no light, we have bad roads and our security of th nation is in shambles, yet we tend to vote for them to perpetuate this wicked acts. O Oman Ghana!

We don't have water, no light, we have bad roads and our security of th nation is in shambles, yet we tend to vote for them to perpetuate this wicked acts. O Oman Ghana!
kofi nyame 10 years ago

this is nothing new. what about Madina which has not water for 10 years. ghanaians please vote wisely.

this is nothing new. what about Madina which has not water for 10 years. ghanaians please vote wisely.
Kwaku A. Danso 10 years ago

President Mahama should fire the MD of GWCL if this exercise fail, or he must resign himself.
Enough of this nonsense in Accra and Ghana!
We just bought Ghc90 worth of water today in East Legon and all this money could have ...
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President Mahama should fire the MD of GWCL if this exercise fail, or he must resign himself.
Enough of this nonsense in Accra and Ghana!
We just bought Ghc90 worth of water today in East Legon and all this money could have been put together to deliver reliable water if they are honest with the huge loans!
Kufuor took grant and loans of $603 million in 2005/2006 for Water prjects - where is the money?
If Mahama cannot find out and canot deliver he must resign. Period!
TEE 10 years ago

WE STILL CARRY YELLOW CONTAINERS AND LOOKING FOR WATER, HOW WICKED ARE OUR LEADERS

WE STILL CARRY YELLOW CONTAINERS AND LOOKING FOR WATER, HOW WICKED ARE OUR LEADERS
TEE 10 years ago

OUR LEADERS ARE WRONG PEOPLE, THEY HAVE NO LOVE TO OUR COUNTRY. THEY JUST COME AND FILL THEIR POCKETS PERIOD

OUR LEADERS ARE WRONG PEOPLE, THEY HAVE NO LOVE TO OUR COUNTRY. THEY JUST COME AND FILL THEIR POCKETS PERIOD
Luther 10 years ago

My dear country...we seriously need water and why is GHANA moving this way..please let GHANA be GHANA...we the poor are suffering...where are our leaders????????

My dear country...we seriously need water and why is GHANA moving this way..please let GHANA be GHANA...we the poor are suffering...where are our leaders????????
Graceyjoany 10 years ago

Know that water is life as they sometimes i don't even bath at night or wash my sch uniform

Know that water is life as they sometimes i don't even bath at night or wash my sch uniform
Dinakita 10 years ago

Its been 4months now,and we have not seen water flow in kasoa opposite the millennium city,fijai area.what have we done to Ghana,re we not citizens of this country.

Its been 4months now,and we have not seen water flow in kasoa opposite the millennium city,fijai area.what have we done to Ghana,re we not citizens of this country.

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