Hon. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, embarked on a critical familiarization visit to the Kpeve Water Headworks, to assess firsthand, the damage to the facility’s pump system, which has significantly contributed to the ongoing water crisis in the region.

Accompanied by a delegation that included key government officials and traditional leaders from the Ho Traditional Area, the Minister’s arrival was met with a warm yet solemn reception. A mini durbar was held in his honor, where chiefs and the people of Kpeve expressed their appreciation for his visit, despite the prevailing challenges.

In his remarks, Hon. Gunu emphasized that his visit was to gain firsthand insight into the crisis and explore long-term solutions. He reiterated his commitment to ensuring the issue is resolved swiftly, noting that, access to clean and reliable water is a fundamental necessity.

The Acting Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company, Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, who also assumed office less than a week ago, provided an update on steps being taken to resolve the crisis. He explained that the damaged pumps require specialized specifications and cannot be purchased off the shelf. However, procurement processes are already underway, and the new pumps are expected to arrive in March.

As an immediate relief measure, two pumps will be transported from Accra to temporarily restore operations while awaiting the arrival of the new ones. Additionally, plans are being initiated to acquire a third backup pump to ensure uninterrupted supply in case of any future malfunctions.

To mitigate the impact of the crisis in the meantime, Hon. Mutawakilu assured residents that water tankers would be deployed to Ho and surrounding areas to provide emergency relief.

Hon. James Gunu reaffirmed his dedication to working with all relevant stakeholders to find sustainable solutions to the region’s water challenges. He urged the people of Volta to remain patient as efforts are intensified to restore regular water supply and improve infrastructure within the region.

As part of the visit, Hon. Minister and his delegation were taken around the Water Headworks, where engineers and officials from the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) explained how the system operates and showed them damaged pumps and other critical components of the facility.

His visit marked a significant step towards demonstrating leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to solving pressing issues affecting the people of Volta.