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Photo exhibition to mark World Water Day
Water is life, yet millions across Ghana, especially in the Northern Region, continue to face severe water shortages that threaten livelihoods, agriculture, and public health.
As the world observes World Water Day 2025, a resounding call for urgent action has been made – not just to raise awareness but to push for bold policies, committed action, and the use of powerful visual storytelling to drive real change.
At the World Water Day Photography Exhibition, organised by Foto4Change, leading experts, policymakers, and visual storytellers convened to emphasise the critical need for water preservation and climate resilience.
Through striking photography and immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, the exhibition highlighted the daily struggles of communities grappling with water scarcity and the pressing need for immediate intervention.
In his opening remarks, Geoffrey Buta, Team Lead at Foto4Change, underscored the power of visual storytelling in amplifying the voices of affected communities and ensuring their struggles are seen and heard.
“Tamale has been facing water crises for almost a decade. As a visual journalist, I see it as my duty to document these issues, bring them to light, and hold those in power accountable,” Mr Buta stated.
He further urged organisations and policymakers to collaborate in tackling water challenges, emphasizing that real-life stories have the potential to inspire both public and political action.
“At Foto4Change, we have documented the struggles of mothers walking miles for water, children missing school due to unsafe drinking water, and farmers losing their crops to droughts. These stories have directly contributed to policy shifts and increased funding for water projects,” he noted.
Mad. Fauzia Aliu, Advocacy Campaigns and Inclusion Manager at WaterAid Ghana, said access to clean water is not a privilege but a fundamental human right.
Despite this, millions of Ghanaians still lack this essential resource, highlighting the urgent need for action.
Mr Sammy Adjei, Senior Project Officer – WASH/ Agric at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), shared insights on community-led water governance, which has proven successful in many regions where CRS operates.
Mr Yakubu Alhassan Kassim, WASH Officer at UNICEF’s Tamale field office, described the exhibition as a powerful advocacy tool that highlights the urgent need for water preservation and sustainable water management.
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
