Presidential Staffer and Head of the Utility Review Hearing Committee, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has issued a stern warning that Ghana could face the prospect of importing water in the near future if galamsey is not curbed.
She explained that the uncontrolled spread of illegal mining activities has been severely polluting Ghana’s major water bodies, making water treatment increasingly difficult and costly for the Ghana Water Company.
Speaking during a public hearing on utility tariff proposals in Accra, Jantuah emphasized that the situation poses a direct threat to both households and industries that depend on safe and reliable water.
According to her, the continued pollution could result in consumers paying higher costs for water supply, while vulnerable groups would struggle to afford access if clean water became a scarce commodity.
She highlighted that Ghana risks becoming “water poor,” a situation that may eventually force the country to import water to meet domestic and industrial needs.
Calling for a united effort, she urged the media, policymakers, and the public to depoliticize the fight against galamsey and work collectively to safeguard the nation’s water resources for future generations.
