Armed military and police personnel have been dispatched to Toflokpo in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region following a clash between residents and Electrochem Ghana, a salt mining company, which resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries on Monday.

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Although the community has regained its composure, residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the incident. They remain determined to resist any efforts to take over their portion of the Ada Songor concession, which is crucial for their livelihoods.

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Residents emphasize that both the government and Electrochem Ghana should adhere to a master plan that designates 12 acres of the concession to Electrochem.

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Chief of Toflokpo, Nene Mayilo Dadebom II, in an interview on CitiNews, alleged that the salt firm had employed a landguard named Alhassan to terrorize the residents of Toflokpo.

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However, Electrochem Ghana has denied these allegations, and according to the company’s operations manager, Nene Odeopeor Siada III, it does not employ land guards.

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He further noted that the police were present on the day of the clash to protect its equipment and personnel.

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Siada III further explained that the company was rebuilding a dyke on its concession after it was damaged by the rain. However, a large crowd from Toflokpo arrived and began throwing stones at the company’s workers. He denied that the police opened fire on the crowd, saying that the company was simply trying to protect its concession.

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