TEMA, Ghana – 1st November, 2025: The Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Mr. Abraham Koomson, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to sit up and take proactive steps in addressing the challenges confronting residents in their respective areas.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s “Yepe Ahunu” show on Saturday, November 1, Mr. Koomson expressed concern over the poor delivery of basic amenities, particularly the acute water shortage in Tema and its surrounding communities.
“The water situation has become dire, especially in Communities 4, 5, and other areas. The DCEs must investigate the cause of the problem and communicate with the people. You can’t keep us in darkness,” he lamented.
Mr. Koomson also criticized the low turnout for the National Sanitation Day exercise, attributing it to a lack of proper mobilization and leadership from MMDCEs. According to him, it is the duty of local authorities to engage and motivate residents to take part in community clean-up activities.
“The poor participation in the sanitation exercise shows that many MMDCEs are not doing enough. They must do more to encourage citizens to volunteer and keep their environments clean,” he stated.
The labour leader further called on President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss any underperforming DCE or MCE, stressing that only effective and results-oriented leaders should remain in office.
He also appealed to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to urgently resolve the technical issues causing the water shortage in Tema, warning that the situation is making life unbearable for residents.
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