ECG Announces 8-Hour Power Cuts In Parts Of Accra And Tema From October 11 To 16

The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced scheduled maintenance outages that will cause up to 8-hour power cuts in parts of Accra East and Tema from Sunday, October 11 to Friday, October 16, 2026.

According to a report published by Yen.com.gh on October 10, 2026, the Electricity Company of Ghana has announced scheduled power interruptions across selected communities in Accra and Tema, running from Sunday, October 11, to Friday, October 16, 2026. The utility supplier said the outages are necessary to carry out maintenance work on the electricity distribution network, with the exercise designed to strengthen long-term service reliability.

According to a report published by MyJoyOnline on October 10, 2026, the Electricity Company of Ghana announced that it will undertake planned maintenance works in parts of Accra East and Tema, leading to power outages between October 11 and October 16. The power cuts are expected to last up to eight hours in affected communities.

According to a report published by CitiNewsroom on October 10, 2026, ECG released a detailed breakdown of communities expected to experience power outages, including the specific times scheduled for each location. Although the maintenance exercise will run for six days, not all affected areas will experience power cuts throughout the entire period, as the outages will vary by location and schedule.

According to a report published by GhanaWeb on October 10, 2026, households and businesses that depend on electricity for daily operations are advised to prepare for potential disruptions during the maintenance window. ECG, in its communique, apologised for the inconvenience caused by such exercises, acknowledging the impact on residents and commercial operators while stressing the importance of keeping the network in good condition.

This report is based on verified publications by Yen.com.gh on October 10, 2026, MyJoyOnline on October 10, 2026, CitiNewsroom on October 10, 2026, and GhanaWeb on October 10, 2026.

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