The Volta Region's Chiefs and People of Abutia in the Ho West District have urged the government to address the severe water shortage problem in the region.

Despite being a popular town close to Ho, the Volta Regional capital, access to potable water is a mirage.

The community has no running water.

The Paramount Chief of the Area, Togbega Abutia Kodzo Gidi, says water scarcity poses a major threat to the socio-economic livelihoods and health of his people.

Togbega Gidi made this known at the climax of their annual Asafotu Festival at Abutia-Teti.

Currently, the Ghana Water Company does not supply the area with potable water despite being a few kilometers away from its pipelines at Sokode, Abutia’s neighbouring community.

Over the years, boreholes and streams have been the source of water supply for the thousands of residents there.

Togbega Abutia Kodzo Gidi said the available sources of water supply cannot meet the demands of the Community, amidst an increasing population.

He said, ”the cost of regular maintenance on the boreholes has also become a challenge.”

Togbega Gidi therefore stressed the need for the government to intervene with the extension of Ghana Water Company’s pipelines as the major source of water supply to Abutia.