Odumase Krobo Municipality — September 29, 2026
A 31-year-old businessman, identified as Emmanuel Tsengor, has reportedly been sentenced to three weeks in prison over the alleged illegal possession of a firearm and death threats against an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) monitoring officer.
What Happened?
The incident reportedly occurred on April 30, 2026, during a routine monitoring exercise by ECG officials in Kodjomam, a suburb of Aklomoase in the Odumase Krobo Municipality.
According to reports, the ECG monitoring team discovered an illegal electricity connection at the residence of Tsengor and disconnected the supply.
Tsengor was reportedly unhappy with the disconnection. He allegedly went into his residence, returned with a locally manufactured single-barrel firearm and held the ECG officials at gunpoint, demanding that the electricity supply be restored.
Officials Reportedly Feared for Their Safety
Fearing for their safety, the ECG officials reportedly complied with the demand and restored the electricity supply before leaving the area.
The officials subsequently reported the incident to the local police, leading to the arrest and prosecution of the businessman.
KEY FACTS
- Accused: Emmanuel Tsengor
- Age: 31
- Location: Kodjomam, Aklomoase
- Municipality: Odumase Krobo Municipality
- Date of incident: April 30, 2026
- Officials involved: ECG monitoring officers
- Firearm mentioned: Locally manufactured single-barrel gun
- Reported sentence: Three weeks in prison
The Electricity Dispute
The confrontation reportedly followed an ECG exercise aimed at identifying and disconnecting an illegal electricity connection. Such monitoring operations form part of efforts by the power distributor to address unauthorised connections and other forms of electricity-related violations.
The reported incident also highlights the potential risks faced by utility workers while carrying out field operations, particularly when customers or property owners object to disconnections.
Legal Proceedings
Tsengor was subsequently taken through the legal process and has reportedly been sentenced to three weeks in prison over the case involving the firearm and alleged threats against the ECG officials.
The allegations concerning the incident should be distinguished from facts formally established by the court. Further details about the specific charges and court proceedings should be confirmed from official court or police records.
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