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The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) Ashanti Region chapter has issued a strong warning, threatening to halt their operations unless urgent action is taken to restore their properties that were recently demolished by a private developer. The properties in question are the fence walls of the bungalow and boys’ quarters of two directors, which were destroyed by Madam Rose Hamilton, the owner of Crystal Rose Hotel.
Addressing a press conference, Mr. Emmanuel Opoti Kodua, Vice Chair of the Senior Staff Union in the Ashanti Region, expressed strong discontent over the destruction of these properties. He confirmed that the land on which the demolished buildings stood is owned by the company and occupied by some of their staff.
“The demolition of the Ashanti South Bungalows and Chief Manager Ashanti Production is highly unpleasant for us. It is even more concerning that these bungalows were demolished right after the general election. Currently, five bungalows are under threat of similar action,” Mr. Kodua stated.
The Workers Union of Ghana Water Ltd gave the private developer ultimatum to reconstruct the damaged fence walls. Failure to meet this demand will result in a shutdown of their operations in the region. “This is a strong signal. If the fences are not reconstructed within the stipulated time, we will advise ourselves by shutting down our plant, latest by Friday,” Mr. Kodua warned.
The workers and management of the Ghana Water Company have also made an appeal to several high-profile individuals to intervene in the matter. They have called on Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President-elect John Dramani Mahama, and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to step in and resolve the issue so that the company can continue its vital operations in the region.
The situation has sparked concern among employees and residents, as the potential shutdown of the water supply could severely affect services in the Ashanti Region, which is home to a large portion of the country’s population.
The Ghana Water Company has urged all relevant authorities to act swiftly to avoid further escalation and to ensure that the company’s operations continue without disruption.
By Simon Opoku Afriyie
