Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo has stated that the free 3 months water bill which the government will be absorbing will only benefit the middle and upper class Ghanaian in the society.
In a post, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon disclosed those who fall within the lower class won’t benefit from the initiative taken by the government.
According to him, majority of Ghanaians do not depend on Ghana Water Company for their source of water but buy from dealers using tanks at their neighborhoods.
John Dumelo wrote on Twitter: “I feel this 3 months free water for all is good but will only benefit the middle and upper class. Those in the lower income bracket( they are the majority) still buy water in their neighborhoods from those who sell them in Polytanks.”
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the decision made by his government following a partial lockdown in some parts of the country to control the spread of Coronavirus.
“Again, the Ghana Water Company Ltd and the Electricity Company of Ghana have been directed to ensure the stable supply of water and electricity during this period. In addition, there will be no disconnection of supply.
Furthermore, government will absorb the water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. All water tankers, publicly and privately-owned, are also going to be mobilised to ensure the supply of water to all vulnerable communities,” President Akufo Addo stated in his address made on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
