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Water crises hit Kagbahl community, residents appeal for helpCurrent state of the dam in the community

An acute water shortage has hit residents of Kagbal, a community in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region as the dam which is the only source of water they depend on is almost dried up.

The situation according to residents of the community if not addressed with immediate response will bring dire consequences.

They are therefore appealing to the government, philanthropists, and Non-Governmental Organizations to as a matter of urgency, help to provide the community with clean, portal, and accessible drinking water to protect them from water-borne diseases.

Kagbal, located 5km from the White Volta with hundreds of households, lack boreholes and taps forcing residents of the community to rely on a polluted dam which they share with ruminants in the area.

In an interview with GhanaWeb, the chief of the community, Kagbal-Wura Sumaila Jakpa II, made a distress call to Government to find a way out for them.

According to him, it is unhygienic to share the only water body they rely on with animals and wondered why Sustainable Development Goal six is advocating for the availability of water for all but they, in particular, cannot boast of even a single borehole in the community.

He said though the community has a perennial water problem, the issue has worsened making life unbearable for them.

He added that the lack of clean and potable water had exposed them to water-borne diseases such as typhoid, diarrhea, and bilharzia.

He disclosed that they travel several kilometers to Kpendua a community in the Tolon District of the Northern Region in search of water which is a basic necessity of life.

Mama Zuwera who spoke to GhanaWeb described the situation as severe and fears for the dire consequences of the unavailability of potable water in the community on their health and well-being.

She appealed to authorities to bring the perennial water problem in the community to an end saying that the situation is fast getting out of hand.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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