The Water for Rural Africa (WRA) has called on President Nana Akuffo-Addo to ensure that, private water retail providers also enjoy the free water tariffs.
This comes after President Akufo-Addo in a televised national address, Sunday, announced that government will absorb water bills of all Ghanaians for the months of April, May and June.
According to a statement issued by the Group on Monday, most Ghanaians are not connected to the water supply directly from Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) hence, they will not enjoy the temporary policy of the government to absorb water tariffs for the next three months.
They noted that should government neglect their call, the initiative will only impact the elites in the society who are mostly connected to GWCL or with mechanised borehole water supply at home.
“Most slum dwellers in the cities procure water from private retail point sources in their communities. We all know due to congestion in those areas, the fight against Covid-19 requires stronger efforts,” the WRA indicated.
They, however, lauded the government for such initiative which will serve as a cushion to numerous Ghanaians in this crucial time.
Read the release below:
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