Gbanyamni residents accuse gov't of destroying water source with the 1District 1Dam initiative

Residents of Gbanyamni in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region have accused the government of destroying their only source of water through the initiative of One Village, One Dam.

Residents say the dam was their source of water but the contractor who undertook the 1 District 1 Dam initiative destroyed it instead of digging another one for them which has led to their suffering.

They told that the uncompleted project has worsened living through water crises in the community and inhabitants travel to distant places in search of water.

When Soireenews visited Gbanyamni, it was observed that the dam had dried and the current condition has affected both humans and animals bringing about suffering.

Speaking to some of the residents of Gbanyamni, they told that pipe-borne water has been absent in their community for years and have appealed for assistance several times but their plea has invariably rested on deaf ears. 

Afa Aliu Mahama who spoke on behalf of the Chief of Gbanyamni, Naa Alhassan Kasim, noted they have not bathed for the past three days as a result of the water crises, therefore, concerned organizations must come to their aid.

They sadly added that their animals are likely to die of thirst.

 Stephen Amoah Northern Region