Techiman South MP ends decades of water struggle in Asutia

For decades, the residents of Asutia, a farming village in Techiman South Constituency of Bono East Region, have endured an endless battle for access to clean water. Children started their day early, trekking to distant water sources, which were often contaminated and unreliable. The dry season exacerbated their plight, as the water bodies dried up, leaving them with no alternative but to dig for water that was barely safe for consumption. This situation led to a constant threat of waterborne diseases, affecting both adults and children.

Prince Richard Donkor, the Odikro of Asutia and former Assembly Member of the Asubrofo Electoral Area, bore witness to the community's suffering. He recounted their plight, saying, "We have suffered. Our people have been drinking unwholesome water. We battle waterborne diseases constantly because we have no choice. Sometimes, the stream dries up, and we have to dig for water that isn't even fit for animals. It has been a painful existence."

The community's desperate pleas seemed to go unheeded for years. However, hope emerged when Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, the Member of Parliament for Techiman South, took up the cause. The MP was resolute in his commitment to end the community's water crisis. Despite multiple failed attempts, he remained undeterred. During the handover ceremony, he expressed his joy, stating, "I am incredibly happy today.

This was not an easy task. We made three or four attempts trying to find water in this area. But I was determined that the people of Asutia must have clean water. Today, that determination has paid off. We have finally struck water, and the relief is immense."

The handover of the new mechanized borehole was a moment of immense celebration. The community erupted in joy as clean, clear water flowed from the borehole for the first time. Women danced, children cheered, and elders smiled, grateful for the long-awaited relief. One resident expressed their gratitude, saying, "We are so thankful to the MP. For years, we prayed for this day. Now, our children will drink clean water. We can bathe and cook without fear. God bless the MP for remembering us."

The mechanized borehole is set to serve the entire community, offering a sustainable and safe source of drinking water. This turn of events marks a significant milestone in the long-standing struggle for water in Asutia.