Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarku to address water crisis at Sewin

In a significant effort to improve access to potable water, the Member of Parliament for Cape Coast North, Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarku, has provided funds for the extension of the pipe-borne water project at Sewin in Cape Coast.

The project aims to improve access to safe, reliable and affordable potable water for residents of the community and to generate income at the branch level for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) through the sale of water.

Objective: Addressing the Water Crisis

Presenting the funds on October 26, 2026, Dr. Minta Nyarku, popularly known as Ragga, highlighted the water challenges facing the community, including inadequate access to potable water, increased difficulty in obtaining water during the dry season, and the long distances some residents must cover to access existing water sources.

"This was stressful and unacceptable, and I had to step in when the opportunity presented itself to alleviate the suffering of my people," he emphasised.

Without intervention, these challenges will continue to affect the health, productivity and development of community members.

With the provision of the funds, implementation is expected to be completed within approximately three months. The project seeks to extend the existing water supply network to reach more households in Sewin, ensure a reliable supply of potable water to a wider population, and generate income for party activities through water sales.

Community Response
A community elder who received the cash donation on behalf of the residents expressed profound gratitude to the MP for his support. He explained that access to potable water is essential for healthy living, yet some residents have had to grapple with limited access to pipe-borne water, relying on wells, boreholes and other sources for survival.

He noted that the MP's intervention will promote community health by extending access to pipe-borne water, for which the inhabitants of Sewin are grateful.

The Water Project
The Sewin Water Project involves the extension of the pipe-borne water supply system to parts of the community that were previously unserved. The project will entail connecting the area to the existing water supply network, constructing distribution lines, installing standpipes, and providing the necessary fittings and infrastructure.

The initiative is expected to benefit both the student population and local residents.

Conclusion and Sustainability

The MP has provided GH¢12,000.00 for the completion of the Sewin water extension project, a commendable gesture that has invigorated the community.

The sustainability of the project, however, remains a challenge that beneficiaries must address. While they have pledged to report leaks and faults promptly for remedial action and to ensure that user charges are properly managed for maintenance purposes, whether this will be achieved remains to be seen.