ECG Announces Emergency Power Maintenance Exercise In Accra And Tema

The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced an emergency power maintenance exercise in parts of Accra and Tema to improve power supply and ensure stable electricity distribution to customers.

The exercise will affect several communities in the Greater Accra Region from Wednesday, October 29, 2026, to Friday, October 31, 2026, between 9am and 4pm each day.

According to Graphic Online which reported on October 28, the Electricity Company of Ghana has announced an emergency power maintenance exercise in parts of Accra and Tema to improve power supply and ensure stable electricity distribution.

The affected areas in Accra include Achimota, Ofankor, Pokuase, Amasaman, Sowutuom, Kwashieman, Lapaz, Dansoman, Kaneshie, Adabraka, Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua, Spintex, Sakumono, Lashibi and surrounding communities.

According to CitiNewsroom which reported on October 28, the Electricity Company of Ghana in a statement said the maintenance exercise is necessary to replace faulty transformers, upgrade power lines and repair damaged infrastructure to prevent unplanned power outages.

The company explained that the exercise will involve replacement of old conductors, trimming of trees along power lines, servicing of substations and installation of new equipment to enhance reliability of power supply.

According to GBC Ghana Online which reported on October 28, ECG has apologized for the inconvenience the planned maintenance exercise will cause to residents, businesses and institutions in the affected areas during the period of the exercise.

The company advised customers to take precautionary measures by charging their phones, storing water where necessary and switching off electrical appliances when power goes off to avoid damage when power is restored.

According to GhanaWeb which reported on October 28, ECG said its technical teams will work diligently to complete the maintenance exercise within the scheduled time and to restore power supply as quickly as possible to minimize disruption.

The company urged customers to contact its customer service centres or call its helpline for any enquiries or complaints regarding the maintenance exercise and to report any electrical faults in their communities.

Some residents have expressed concern about the impact of the power cuts on their businesses and daily activities, appealing to ECG to ensure that the exercise is completed on schedule to avoid prolonged outages.

ECG has assured customers that the maintenance exercise will ultimately improve power supply quality and reduce frequent power interruptions that have been experienced in some parts of Accra and Tema in recent months.

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