ECG Announces Planned Power Outages Across Accra, Ashanti and Tema Regions

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned maintenance works scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, which will result in temporary power outages in parts of the Accra East, Ashanti and Tema Regions.

According to the power distributor, the exercise forms part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply and enhance service delivery across its operational areas.

In the Accra East Region, communities including North Dzorwulu, parts of GIMPA, New England, Obediben, Dzorwulu and adjoining areas are expected to experience power interruptions from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The eight-hour maintenance exercise was announced in a notice issued on Friday, May 22.

In the Ashanti Region, ECG has scheduled two separate maintenance exercises. The first outage, expected to last from 9:00am to 1:00pm, will affect Asewase Town, Aboabo Number One and Two, Golden Temple, Asewase Renault and nearby communities.

The second exercise in the region will run from 9:00am to 5:00pm and will impact the Tech Commercial area, IDL, Tech Hospital enclave, the KNUST Senior High School area and surrounding locations. ECG said the notices for the Ashanti outages were issued over the weekend of May 23 and 24.

Meanwhile, in the Tema Region, power supply will be interrupted from 10:00am to 4:00pm in several communities, including the Sea Water Desalination Plant, Maranatha, Buade, Glow Lamp, Frimpongmaa Estates, Abrantie, Dan Adams, Coastal Estates, Basket, GCB Training School, Ataa Adama, Royal Ravico, Junction Mall, Regimanuel Estates, Parakuo Estates and Queensland International School.

Other affected areas include Kpoo Keke, Best Western Premier Hotel, Leisure Hours Hotel and parts of Nungua such as Zongo, Township, the Traditional Council area, Polyclinic and Secondary School. The Kpeshie Divisional Police Headquarters, Coco Beach, Main One, Father’s Hotel, C5 and adjoining communities will also experience outages during the maintenance period.

ECG apologised for the inconvenience the exercise may cause and advised residents and businesses in the affected areas to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled outages.

The company assured customers that power supply would be restored immediately after the maintenance works are completed and encouraged the public to follow its official communication channels for further updates.