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The Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has issued a strong warning about a potential water crisis in the Upper West Region, attributing the looming threat to the unchecked spread of illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey.
During a recent visit to several affected communities including Dochira, Bankpama, and Chiatanga, the MP voiced his concern over the ongoing pollution of the Black Volta River by illegal miners. He warned that if urgent steps are not taken, the entire region could face dire water shortages.
“The water shortage will begin to affect Wa Central, and very soon, the impact will be that we will begin to import water into northern Ghana. I think that will be very embarrassing,” Toobu told journalists after the tour.
He emphasized the need for a collective and determined approach to tackling the problem, calling on both traditional and state authorities to rise to the challenge.
“I am convinced that this battle must be won both spiritually and physically. We have engaged the chief and other stakeholders,” he said.
Toobu added that while law enforcement agencies have a role to play, local communities must also recognize the sacred responsibility of protecting natural resources.
“I have challenged them to do something about it. The soldiers will carry the gun, the police will be in uniform to do whatever they do, but this is a sacred reason that must also be protected,” he stressed.
His remarks come at a time when illegal mining continues to threaten water bodies across the country, raising widespread concern about long-term environmental damage and its impact on livelihoods.
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