The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the recent power outages in parts of the Ashanti Region to a technical fault at the Anwomaso Bulk Supply Point (BSP). In a public notice issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, ECG stated that engineers have been deployed to the site to rectify the problem and restore electricity supply. The company apologized for the inconvenience caused to those without power.
A Bulk Supply Point is a key station in Ghana's electricity network where power from the national transmission grid is stepped down and fed into local distribution lines. A fault at this level can knock out power across a wide area simultaneously. The Anwomaso BSP serves multiple communities, which explains why the disruption has been felt in "parts" of the region rather than one isolated neighbourhood.
The ECG notice did not specify which towns, suburbs, or districts within the Ashanti Region had lost power, nor did it give any indication of when full supply would be restored. This lack of information leaves residents and business owners in affected communities guessing how long they will have to cope without electricity. The outage means lost productivity, spoiled perishables, and disrupted daily routines.
This latest incident comes just days after ECG moved to cap planned power cuts in the Ashanti Region to two days a week. The utility announced this measure in response to mounting complaints over frequent outages. The Anwomaso fault appears to be unplanned, distinguishing it from the earlier maintenance-related cuts. It underscores the broader reliability concerns that have continued to dog ECG's network in Ashanti Region.
The impact of the outage is significant, particularly for small enterprises that rely on refrigeration or machinery. These businesses are typically among the hardest hit by sudden, unscheduled power loss of this kind. ECG has not said whether the fault at Anwomaso is linked to the earlier maintenance work carried out in the region or whether it is an entirely separate technical failure.
According to a report by Yen, ECG wishes to assure affected customers that their engineers are working to rectify the fault and restore supply. The company has not provided a timeline for when it expects to complete repairs, meaning affected customers remain in the dark, both literally and in terms of information, as engineers continue work at the site.
The incident highlights the need for ECG to improve its service delivery in the Ashanti Region. The utility has faced criticism for frequent outages, and this latest incident will likely add to concerns about its reliability. ECG's efforts to rectify the fault and restore power supply will be closely watched by affected communities.
Key points
- ECG blames a technical fault at Anwomaso Bulk Supply Point for power outages in parts of Ashanti Region
- The outage has affected multiple communities, with ECG working to rectify the fault and restore supply
- The incident highlights broader reliability concerns with ECG's network in Ashanti Region
