The Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has raised alarm over the threat of a water crisis in the Upper West Region if illegal mining (galamsey) activities are not urgently curtailed.
During a tour of affected communities such as Dochira, Bankpama, and Chiatanga, the MP expressed deep concern about the pollution of the Black Volta by illegal miners, warning of severe consequences for water supply in the region.
Speaking to journalists after the tour, Toobu called for a united front in the fight against illegal mining, emphasizing the need for both spiritual and physical commitment.
“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.
“I am convinced that this battle must be won both spiritually and physically. We have engaged the chief and other stakeholders.
“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 said.
