The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary power outage affecting several communities in the Central Region on Thursday, September 24, 2026. According to a public notice issued by the power distributor, the seven-hour interruption is necessary to enable engineers to carry out emergency maintenance works. The exercise is intended to improve the reliability of the local distribution network and enhance service delivery in the affected communities.
The planned power outage will take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2026. During this period, several towns, villages, and surrounding communities in the region will be affected. ECG explained that the temporary shutdown will allow its technical teams to safely undertake critical maintenance work on the distribution network.
The affected areas listed in ECG's notice include Abrem Agona, Efutu, Mampong, Ankase, Braase, Abreshia, Wassa Ekutuase, Suhyen, Wassa Edwenase, Ayensudo, Ampenyi, Dwobo, Akwakrom, Abeeye, Nsadwire, Dutch Komenda, Dompuase, Kissi Sekyere, Heman Water, Komenda, Sefwi Ebukrom, Anweem, Dumtu, Kafofzidzi, Aburansa, Dominase, Egyie Krom, Benyadze, Dabir, Abreshia, Efutu, Mampong, Ankase, Braase, Breman Saaman, Ayensodo, Bronyibima, Sanka, Attabadze, Adu Agyei, and surrounding communities.
ECG has apologized for the inconvenience the planned maintenance may cause to households, businesses, and other electricity consumers in the affected areas. The power distributor acknowledged that the exercise may disrupt daily activities and urged customers to plan accordingly for the duration of the maintenance exercise.
The maintenance exercise is part of ECG's efforts to improve the reliability and efficiency of the power distribution network in the Central Region. The power distributor is committed to ensuring that its customers receive a stable and reliable power supply. The exercise is expected to enhance service delivery in the affected communities.
Customers in the affected communities have been advised to take necessary precautions during the power outage. ECG has urged customers to report any faults or issues with their electrical connections to its customer service team. The power distributor is working to minimize the impact of the power outage and ensure a swift restoration of power supply.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency had earlier warned of thunderstorms and rain across the country, including the Central Region. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during the power outage and the predicted weather conditions. ECG has assured customers that it is working to restore power supply as soon as possible.
Key points
- The power outage will take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on September 24, 2026.
- The affected areas include Abrem Agona, Efutu, Mampong, and Ankase.
- ECG has apologized for the inconvenience the planned maintenance may cause to households, businesses, and other electricity consumers.
