A Chinese firm based at Eshiem in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, Wangkang Ceramics Company Limited, has been given a one week ultimatum to stop illegal activities obstructing the flow and purity of River Anankore, one of the water bodies located at Inchaban.

Earnest Hoffman, an officer of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) at the Ghana Water Company Limited briefed the Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson on the company’s illegal activities.

In response, the Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, who gave the ultimatum, said the company's activities should not tamper with the operations of Ghana Water Company Limited.

The water company had reported the Chinese firm to the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) following the refusal of the Chinese company to comply with the directive of Ghana Water Company and the Water Resources Commission (WRC).

An attempt made by the water company and the Commission to settle the lingering matter had suffered severely due to an entrenched position adopted by the Chinese.

On Friday, 7th March 2025, the Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson ensured an amicable settlement of the impasse which had been raging since last year.

The Minister explained that the production and supply of water in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis and its nearby communities shouldn't be obstructed by activities of the Chinese firm.

Consequently, he instructed the private company to immediately find an alternative way of managing its waste and also free the River Anankore from any obstructions.

These, he said once carried out would allow the Ghana Water Company Limited to produce and supply water without challenges.

Again, he said pollution of the water body through activities of the ceramic company must cease henceforth following the directive.

He gave the Chinese a one week ultimatum to do the right thing and report back as determination of the matter hinges solely on their action and inaction.