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Krobo residents chant war songs against military-led ECG prepaid meters installation

Scores of residents within the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality have taken to the streets to protest against the Electricity Company of Ghana‘s (ECG) installation of prepaid meters in the area.

The residents were from Kpong, Agormanya, Nuaso, Abom and Manya Kpongunor.

ECG on Tuesday under military protection began the installation of the prepaid meters as part of a roadmap to improve revenue collection of the company in the Krobo area.

The military was assisted by National Security and the Police.

Clad in red armbands and in traditional war apparel, the protesters chanted war songs to express their displeasure.

The installation comes after years of an impasse between Krobo residents and ECG which escalated into devastating attacks on the ECG office at Somanya as well as a clash involving the police.

They described the exercise as intimidating and called for proper negotiations before the installation continues.

They bemoaned the issues of overbilling have not been resolved as well as any proper care and provision made for victims of a clash in the area.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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