Residents of Kpone-Katamanso in the Greater Accra Region are facing a worsening water crisis as members of the Kpone-Katamanso Water Suppliers Union of Ghana have declared an indefinite sit-down strike over an unexplained disruption in water supply.

More than 200 tanker drivers and their assistants have halted operations following the sudden shutdown of multiple water supply points in the municipality.

According to a letter received from the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), the closures were ordered “from above,” but no further explanation was provided.

The affected communities—Kubekrom No. 1 & 2, Appolonia, Abiola, New York, Kingdom City, Peaceland, and other surrounding areas—have long relied on water tankers as their sole source of clean water due to the absence of pipeline infrastructure.

The abrupt supply cut and subsequent strike have left many residents without access to safe water.

Speaking to the media, the Union's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adom, described the situation as frustrating and unacceptable.

He said GWCL’s lack of engagement and communication forced the union to lay down its tools indefinitely.

“If nothing is done, we will be compelled to take to the streets in a full-scale demonstration,” he warned.

Union Chairman Mr. Christopher Koley also expressed deep concern over the development, accusing the government of undermining self-employment rather than supporting job creation.

He emphasised that many tanker operators depend on this business for their livelihoods, and the shutdown is putting thousands of families at risk.

“The government promised jobs, not the destruction of the few we’ve managed to create for ourselves,” he said.

Meanwhile, the strike’s effects are already hitting hard.

In several low-income communities, residents have reportedly turned to unsafe water sources—including nearby dams—for cleaning and other domestic uses.

Public health experts warn that continued reliance on contaminated water could lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases.

The union is calling on the government and GWCL to immediately restore access to the shut-down supply points and engage stakeholders to find a long-term solution to the municipality’s chronic water issues.