Several politicians are supposedly seen drinking pricey, premium bottled water in a viral image on X (previously Twitter) that has provoked strong internet reactions. People have been frustrated by the image, which has been extensively circulated on social media, as they have likened the leaders' decisions to the water crisis that many communities are facing as a result of pollution, especially from illegal mining (galamsey). "Did you notice the water your leaders are drinking?" was one caption that attracted a lot of attention. Keep the galamsey going and contaminate the waterways. The difference between the safe, clean water that politicians have access to and the contaminated, unsafe water that persons impacted by galamsey activities have access to was brought to light by this potent remark.
Social media discussions have been sparked by the image, with many people pointing out the disparity between the leaders' advantages and the environmental problems that the average public faces. Many users are urging leaders to take responsible action to safeguard the country's water supplies and to impose stronger regulations against pollution. This widely shared post emphasizes the necessity of taking action to guarantee that everyone has access to safe water.