Residents of Sakumono, a suburb of Accra, have sounded an alarm over a worsening water crisis that has persisted for more than two months, leaving households without a consistent water supply.

The affected community is calling on the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to take immediate steps to resolve the issue, which they describe as distressing and unacceptable.

Speaking on their grievances to Joy FM News, residents expressed deep frustration at what they describe as poor communication and inaction on the part of the responsible institutions.

They noted that despite repeated calls to GWCL, the only response they receive is vague reassurance that “the water will come,” with no clarity, timelines, or concrete plans provided.

Water, they added, is sometimes released for only a few hours, often during the night, before the taps go dry again for several days.

According to the residents, the Tema Metropolitan Assembly has been made aware of the situation, but its response has so far been limited to shifting blame onto GWCL without taking concrete steps to alleviate the hardship.

The lack of accountability, they said, has placed enormous financial pressure on families, who are now forced to purchase water at exorbitant prices to meet their daily needs, such as cooking, bathing, and sanitation.

They are urging GWCL to communicate clearly the reasons behind the shortage and to outline a realistic and time-bound plan to restore regular water flow to the area.

They are also demanding that GWCL and TMA engage openly with residents and the media to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the process.

“Water is a basic necessity and a right. Sakumono residents deserve better than this silence and neglect,” a resident lamented.