Residents of Funko in the Ahanta West municipality of the Western region are accusing a church in the area, Believers Worship Center, also known as Second Chance, of discharging liquid waste onto a key access road, accelerating its deterioration.
According to residents, the runoff from the church premises has turned into a persistent flow across the road, raising serious concerns about both infrastructure damage and potential health risks.
The Assembly Member for Funko, Hayford Kofi Otabil, has condemned the church’s actions, describing them as irresponsible and unacceptable. He disclosed that several formal complaints have been lodged with the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly, but the situation remains unresolved.
“We’ve written letters, made calls, and even held meetings with the Assembly, but still—no action. If nothing is done soon, we’ll hit the streets,” Otabil warned.
In response to the public outcry, Justice Noah, Chairman of the Believers Worship Center, has refuted the allegations, insisting that the liquid in question is not sewage or hazardous waste, but rather rainwater runoff from the church’s roof.
He further reveals that plans are far advanced to lay an underground pipe to redirect the liquid to a drain across the road.
“We understand the concern and are not ignoring it. The issue stems from rainwater flowing through open drains. To fix it, we’re constructing an underground pipeline to divert the water safely into the main gutter,” Noah explained.
He also assured the public that the church is working in collaboration with the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly, which is providing technical support to ensure the project meets required standards.
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