{
  "id": 5758881,
  "title": "Nhyiaeso Chief pledges support to end encroachment on utility corridors in Greater Kumasi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/nhyiaeso-chief-pledges-support-to-end-encroachment-on-utility",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T09:36:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nhyiaeso-chief-pledges-support-to-end-encroachment-on-utility-corridors-in-greater-kumasi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chief of the Nhyiaeso community, Nana Osei Yaw Frimpong II, has pledged his commitment to help the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) protect utility corridors in Greater Kumasi. Frimpong II assured ECG of his support in ending encroachments on these crucial land areas, where electricity infrastructure such as poles and transformers are installed. The chief made this pledge during a meeting with ECG's Ashanti West Region management on September 2, 2026. He encouraged the company to report any encroachments or unlawful activities near utility corridors and assured that they would take appropriate action. The support from the traditional authority is crucial at a time when utility companies are struggling with the increasing encroachment on lands earmarked for electricity infrastructure construction. Frimpong II also commended ECG for its improved service delivery in the areas under his jurisdiction, and expressed his confidence in the company's ability to deliver stable power to the community. The Chief pointed out the significance of electricity for households and businesses, emphasizing that uninterrupted power supply is vital for economic growth in the region. ECG's Ashanti West Region General Manager, Ing. George Amoah, welcomed the chief's assurance and pledged further collaboration to serve the region better. He highlighted the growing demand for electricity in areas such as the Ridge Central Business District and Adum, where numerous high-rise buildings are replacing smaller structures. Ing. Amoah announced ECG's efforts to upgrade power transformers and install new ones in the Adum Central Business District to meet the increasing power demand in Greater Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. The company is also warning against illegal connections and power theft, as these resources are needed to improve power supply in the area.",
  "summary": "Traditional authorities of Nhyiaeso, a suburb of Kumasi, have pledged their support to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to protect lands serving as utility corridors in the area. The Chief of the community, Nana Osei Yaw Frimpong II, assured ECG of his commitment to ending encroachment on utility corridors and enforcing right-of-way laws within […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Nhyiaeso Chief assures support to end encroachment on utility corridors in Kumasi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/nhyiaeso-chief-assures-support-to-end-encroachment-on-utility",
        "published": "2026-09-05T09:48:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}