Teshie-Nungua water crisis: High-level engagements underway to revive Teshie Desalination Plant – Adam Mutawakilu discloses 

Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, has disclosed that there are high-level engagements currently ongoing to revive the Teshie-Nungua desalination plant.

 The Teshie-Nungua desalination plant was shut down in late 2025 due to unpaid debts, contractual disputes, and maintenance challenges, leading to persistent water shortages in Teshie, Nungua, Spintex, and nearby areas.

The shutdown of the desalination facility has placed additional pressure on alternative water sources, with residents in the affected communities frequently complaining about irregular supply and relying on water tankers and other private sources.

According to him, discussions to revive the plant are far advanced to secure a permanent solution to restore water supply to residents of Teshie-Nungua and surrounding communities following the shutdown of the desalination plant.

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the launch of the Revenue Arrears Reduction and Electronic Payment Campaign on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, held in Accra, Mr. Mutawakilu hinted that President John Dramani Mahama has directed key state institutions to work together to resolve the impasse and get the plant operational again.

“The president has directed that the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice, and the Attorney General, together with Ghana Water Limited and the shareholders of the desalination should engage for a solution to get the plant back to work. On Monday, we met, and we will be meeting again tomorrow, February 19, 2026,” he said.

Mr. Mutawakilu expressed optimism that the renewed engagements would yield a lasting solution to the long-standing challenges affecting the plant.

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH