The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Selorm Branttie, says the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has valid reasons for raising water tariffs. But he strongly disagrees with the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) proposed hike. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Branttie explained that GWCL’s rising costs for treating water, largely due to pollution from illegal mining, justify their request for higher rates. He warned that if the situation isn’t addressed, Ghana could face serious water shortages in the near future. However, he criticized ECG’s proposed 225% increase in…
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