Ghana Minute.
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Person

Adam Mutawakilu

Also known as: Mr Mutawakilu · Mr Adam Mutawakilu · Managing Director of Ghana Water Company Limited

Ghana Water Limited Managing Director overseeing water plant rehabilitation, turbidity management, and anti-theft initiatives nationwide.

2026-05-122026-08-29

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    As part of the engagement, the Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Adam Mutawakilu, paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Gonja Traditional Area and other chiefs and stakeholders.

    €106m water project moves closer as GWCL begins stakeholder consultations in Savannah Region
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    For his part, the Managing Director of GWL, Mr Adam Mutawakilu, said the establishment of the subsidiary provided an opportunity for the company to leverage its expertise in water production and quality assurance to compete effectively in Ghana’s bottled water industry.

    GWL inaugurates G-Water Bottling board
  4. Joy Online

    Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Mr Adam Mutawakilu, said the establishment of the subsidiary would enable GWL to leverage its expertise in water production and quality assurance to compete more effectively in the industry.

    GWL inaugurates G-Water Bottling board to drive commercial growth
  5. Joy Online

    Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Adam Mutawakilu, described the inauguration as another important milestone in the company’s transformation agenda.

    Ghana Water Ltd inaugurates Governing Council for Water Institute
  6. May 2026
  7. Joy Online

    In October 2024, the Managing Director of Ghana Water Ltd, Mr Adam Mutawakilu, publicly raised concerns over the developer’s activities during an inspection visit to the area at Kpeve Tornu in the Afadzato South District.

    Water crisis looms in parts of Volta as GWL shuts down Kpeve treatment plant
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr Adam Mutawakilu, has revealed that GH¢5 million has so far been spent on fabricating new transmission pipelines to replace old and deteriorating ones.

    GWL moves to curb 40% water losses from Kpong system
  9. Joy Online

    Mr Adam Mutawakilu, Managing Director of GWL, disclosed this during an inspection visit to the company’s Central Workshop and sections of the Kpong transmission line currently undergoing repairs.

    GWL recovers GH₵3.7m from illegal water users as crackdown intensifies
  10. Joy Online

    Mr Adam Mutawakilu, Managing Director of GWL, disclosed this during an inspection visit to sections of Kpong transmission line and the company’s Central Workshop where new replacement pipes are being fabricated for installation.

    GWL intensifies pipeline repairs to reduce water losses in Accra, Tema
Society

GWL clarifies it does not hold official river turbidity data

The News

Ghana Water Limited said it is responsible for treating and supplying potable water to urban populations, but does not hold official turbidity data on natural river bodies—such monitoring falls to the Water Resources Commission and Environmental Protection Agency. GWL said it conducts its own turbidity tests for water treatment purposes and can shut down plants when raw water quality exceeds safe thresholds, but rejected claims that the Presidency directed it to withhold river data.

18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. GWL clarifies it does not hold official river turbidity data

    Ghana Water Limited said it is responsible for treating and supplying potable water to urban populations, but does not hold official turbidity data on natural river bodies—such monitoring falls to the Water Resources Commission and Environmental Protection Agency. GWL said it conducts its own turbidity tests for water treatment purposes and can shut down plants when raw water quality exceeds safe thresholds, but rejected claims that the Presidency directed it to withhold river data.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. NDC Spain Chapter praises Ablakwa, Ato Forson, Mutawakilu

    The Spain Chapter of the National Democratic Congress has commended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Adam Mutawakilu for their contributions to improving Ghanaians' lives, with particular praise for Ablakwa's responsiveness to diaspora welfare and consular service reforms.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ghana Water Company to rehabilitate three treatment plants

    Ghana Water Limited will rehabilitate three water treatment plants in the Western and Central Regions using GH¢8.4 million in funding from the Ghana Gold Board. The Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere-Hemang plants serve thousands of residents and are targeted for upgrade following an independent technical assessment.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 July

  1. GWL begins GH¢8.4m water plant rehabilitation across three regions

    Ghana Water Ltd's Managing Director has inspected three water treatment facilities in the Western and Central Regions that will be rehabilitated under a GH¢8.4 million project funded by the Ghana Gold Board. The rehabilitation of the Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere-Hemang Water Supply Systems aims to improve production capacity, operational efficiency, and access to potable water.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GoldBod funds GH¢8.4m water treatment plant rehabilitation in two regions

    Ghana Water Limited's Managing Director has inspected three treatment plants in the Western and Central regions earmarked for rehabilitation under a GH¢8.4 million Ghana Gold Board-funded project to improve water supply efficiency and production capacity.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GoldBod funds GH¢8.4m revival of three regional water treatment plants

    Ghana Water Limited's Managing Director has inspected three major water treatment facilities in the Western and Central regions ahead of a GH¢8.4 million rehabilitation project funded by the Ghana Gold Board to restore the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere-Hemang Water Supply Systems and improve water production capacity and service delivery.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Atwima Kwanwoma DCE seeks Italian partnerships for water projects

    The District Chief Executive for Atwima Kwanwoma has engaged Italian water technology companies at an Italy-Ghana Water Technology Workshop to explore partnerships and improve water supply systems in the district. The workshop, organised by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss modern water treatment technologies and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. GoldBod funds rehabilitation of three polluted water treatment plants

    The Ghana Gold Board has committed GH¢8.4 million to rehabilitate three Ghana Water Limited treatment plants in the Western and Central regions whose operations have been disrupted by illegal mining pollution. The funds will support restoration at the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere Heman Water Supply Systems, which have suffered contamination and equipment damage from galamsey activities.

    15 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 14 July

  1. GoldBod funds GH¢8.4m water system rehabilitation in Western, Central Regions

    The Ghana Gold Board has signed an agreement with Ghana Water Limited to rehabilitate the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere Heman Water Supply Systems in the Western and Central Regions, expected to restore efficiency and improve access to potable water for residents in affected communities.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. GWL charges customer over GH¢74k for illegal water reconnection

    Ghana Water Limited has charged a customer GH¢74,000 for illegally reconnecting to the water network after being disconnected, as part of its Revenue Enhancement Initiative to tackle illegal connections and reduce commercial water losses.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. €106m Damongo–Tamale–Yendi water project advances with stakeholder consultations

    Ghana Water Company Limited has begun stakeholder consultations in the Savannah Region for the €106 million Damongo–Tamale–Yendi Water Supply Project, which is backed by funding from the European Union, European Investment Bank, and Invest International. The project will deliver 135,000 cubic metres of treated water daily to Tamale, Damango, Yendi and communities along the transmission corridor, with a loan agreement expected to be signed between September and October.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana Water Limited inaugurates board for G-Water Bottling subsidiary

    Ghana Water Limited has inaugurated a five-member Board of Directors for G-Water Bottling Limited, a subsidiary established to manufacture, package and distribute safe, high-quality drinking water on commercial principles, as part of GWL's strategy to diversify revenue streams and strengthen business operations.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana Water Limited inaugurates bottled water subsidiary board

    Ghana Water Limited has inaugurated the Board of Directors of G-Water Bottling Limited, its subsidiary established to manufacture, package and distribute bottled drinking water as part of GWL's strategy to diversify revenue streams and strengthen business operations. The company aims to transform G-Water into a recognised commercial brand, leveraging GWL's expertise in water production and quality assurance.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Water Ltd inaugurates institute governing council

    Ghana Water Limited has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Ghana Water Institute, a subsidiary focused on water-sector training, research, consultancy and professional development in West Africa. The institute evolved from Ghana Water Training Schools established in 1965.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Water crisis looms as GWL shuts Kpeve treatment plant

    Ghana Water Limited has temporarily shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant due to extreme turbidity levels in the raw water source caused by siltation and pollution, threatening water shortages in Ho Municipality and surrounding districts in the Volta Region. The company warns the situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken to protect the water source from further encroachment and siltation.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. GWL invests GH¢5m to replace aging pipelines losing water

    Ghana Water Limited has spent GH¢5 million fabricating new transmission pipelines to replace deteriorating ones conveying water from the Kpong Water Treatment Plant to Tema and Accra West. About 40 per cent of water produced at Kpong is lost through leakages along the transmission lines, and the Managing Director expects improvement once the over 70-year-old pipelines are fully replaced.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana Water recovers 3.7 million cedis from illegal water users

    Ghana Water Limited has recovered about GH₵3.7 million from customers engaged in illegal water connections and meter bypasses as part of a nationwide crackdown, uncovering nearly 400 illegal connections in Accra alone. The company established a Revenue Enhancement Team in August 2025 and expanded it to 10 operational units in January to combat water theft and pipeline leakages.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GWL repairs aging pipelines to reduce water losses in Accra, Tema

    Ghana Water Limited is intensifying repairs to aging transmission pipelines from Kpong Water Treatment Plant to address water losses in Tema and parts of Accra East. The company recorded non-revenue water at 52.2 per cent in 2024, with water theft and leakages on major transmission lines identified as the principal causes.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Adam Mutawakilu — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute