The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will be carrying out scheduled maintenance work on its electricity distribution network in parts of Accra and Tema. The maintenance exercise, which will run from Sunday, October 11, to Friday, October 16, 2026, is aimed at improving the reliability of the electricity supply in the affected areas. The power outages will vary by location and schedule, and not all affected areas will experience power cuts throughout the entire period.
The ECG has released a detailed breakdown of the communities expected to experience power outages, including the specific times scheduled for each location. The planned outages will affect residents and businesses in parts of Accra East and several communities across Tema. The maintenance exercise is designed to strengthen the long-term service reliability in the affected areas. The ECG has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the power outages and has urged residents and businesses to make alternative arrangements during the maintenance period.
The power outages will be implemented in phases, with some areas experiencing 8-hour power cuts. The ECG has advised households and businesses that depend on electricity for daily operations to prepare for potential disruptions during the maintenance window. The utility firm has also urged the public to rely only on verified announcements from official ECG sources and to avoid assuming that outages will affect their specific communities unless confirmed.
The ECG has conducted similar maintenance exercises across its operational regions in the past, with power cuts typically lasting several hours per session to allow engineers adequate time to complete the required work safely. The maintenance exercise is crucial to ensure that the electricity distribution network is in good condition and can provide reliable service to customers.
The affected areas in Accra East and Tema have been shared on the ECG's official social media platforms. Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to take note of the scheduled power outages and make necessary arrangements. The ECG has assured that the maintenance exercise will improve the overall reliability of the electricity supply in the affected areas.
The power outages are part of the ECG's efforts to maintain and upgrade its electricity distribution network. The utility firm has urged customers to bear with them during this period and to report any issues or concerns to their customer service team. The ECG is committed to providing reliable electricity service to its customers and is working to minimize the impact of the power outages.
This is not the first time the ECG has scheduled maintenance-related power cuts in parts of the country. Previously, the ECG had scheduled power cuts in parts of the country during the week beginning October 5, 2026, which ran from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The ECG will continue to work to ensure that its customers receive reliable electricity service.
Key points
- The ECG has announced scheduled power outages in parts of Accra and Tema from October 11 to 16 for maintenance work.
- The power outages will vary by location and schedule, and not all affected areas will experience power cuts throughout the entire period.
- The maintenance exercise is aimed at improving the reliability of the electricity supply in the affected areas.
