The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has ordered the removal of all excavators and mining equipment operating along the banks of the Birim River.
This directive, which includes a one-month ultimatum for miners to comply, was issued in a press statement released by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The decision follows concerning reports from the Ghana Water Company Limited about the rising turbidity levels of raw water extracted from the Birim River for the Kyebi water treatment plant. "The company's managers have warned that if the situation is not addressed promptly, the plant could become inoperable, jeopardizing the water supply for Kyebi township and its surrounding communities," the press statement noted.
In recent months, residents of Kyebi and surrounding areas have expressed growing concerns over the quality of their water supply.
