According to the notice released over the weekend, the maintenance work in the Western Region will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. During this period, several communities are expected to experience power outages. Areas to be affected include Bogoso township, Bawdie, Ankonsia, Adamanso Dewurampong, Mansiso, Wassa Akropong, Samang, Adesu, Dadieso, Assikuma, Subriso Nanakor, Japa, Abenabena, Nkonya, Ntwitwina, Abeisiwa, Jonjoso, Abotareye, Hiawa, Nkakaa, Manso Amenfi, Akyekyere, Bonuama, Suroso, Asankragwa, Mota, Kwesi Bokoro, Aboi Nkwata, Dunkwa, Enchi, M-T-N, Samreboi, Moseaso, Asakra Breman, Odumasi, and nearby communities. The outage, expected to last seven hours, is part of efforts to upgrade infrastructure and improve the reliability of electricity supply in the region.
Meanwhile, the company is also addressing the impact of a fire outbreak at GRIDCo’s Akosombo substation, which occurred on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The incident has affected power supply in the Central Region, leading to a temporary curtailment from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the same day. Communities impacted by this situation include Blue Kiosk, Teacher Block Factory, Anigye-Krom, Opeikuma, Asamoa, parts of Colombo, CP, Lawyer, Nyanyanu, Yoo Mart, Budunburam, Nkwantenan, Tipper Junction, Roman, Evalip, Wallantu, Gateway, Newtown, Kuwait, Galilea Market, TV3, 94 Washing Bay, New Market, Opeikuma, American Town, Colomba, Congo Villa, Akweley, Otta City, Top Town, Nurses Quarters, Denchira, Domeabra, Kpormotey, Ashalaja, and surrounding areas. ECG has indicated that power will be restored as soon as the voltage situation stabilizes.
In addition to these challenges, parts of the Tema Region also experienced outages due to separate network faults on Sunday. One of the faults disrupted electricity supply to Kpong, Nuaso, Agormanya, Odumase, Kojonya, Atua, Somanya, and nearby areas. Another fault affected a wide range of communities, including Lashibi, Klagon, Communities 13 through 20, Sakumono Village, Sakumono Estates, Nungua Township, Regional Maritime University, Graceland, Best Western Premier, Kpoo Keke, Leisure Hours Hotel, Coco Beach, Father’s Hotel, Buade, Adogonno, Abrantie, Danadams, Glow Lamp, Basket, Frimpongmaa Estates, Coastal Estates, Junction Mall, Alton Hotel, Queensland International School, Regimanuel Estates, parts of Spintex Road, Texpo, Baatsonaa, and surrounding locations.
ECG has apologized for the inconvenience caused by both the planned maintenance and the unexpected outages. The company emphasized that while the disruptions are regrettable, the maintenance work is essential for strengthening the power network. It also assured the public that engineers are actively working to resolve all faults and restore stable electricity supply across the affected regions.