ECG Announces Scheduled Power Outages Across Ghana for System Upgrades

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) scheduled power outages in eastern and western Accra, Tema, Volta, and Eastern regions from October 12 to 16, 2026, for planned maintenance activities. These outages will occur between 9:00am and 5:00pm in most affected areas, as part of system upgrades to address technical challenges in the power distribution network.

ECG confirmed the outages follow recent disruptions caused by multiple faults in the power supply system across the same regions, with emergency maintenance works underway to stabilize the network. The company stated that maintenance activities will begin in various communities during the specified timeframe, though local timelines may vary.