The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has issued a one-month ultimatum to miners operating along the Birim River to remove all excavators and other mining equipment or risk confiscation.
The directive, announced on January 22, 2025, follows concerns over the deteriorating quality of water drawn from the river, which serves as a resource for communities in the Eastern Region.
According to a news report, the decision comes in response to a report from the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) indicating high turbidity levels in the raw water supplied to the Kyebi water treatment plant.
The company warned that if urgent action is not taken, the plant could cease operations, leaving Kyebi township and its surrounding areas without a reliable water supply.
