The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned and emergency maintenance exercises scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, which will result in temporary power interruptions across parts of the Ashanti, Central, Tema, and Accra West regions.
The exercises, set to be carried out by engineers, are part of the power distributor’s ongoing efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure, enhance service reliability, and strengthen the stability of the national grid. According to official advisories, the outages will commence at varying times, with most beginning at 9:00 am, while durations will differ depending on the scope of work at each location.
Ashanti Region
Two separate maintenance exercises are scheduled in the Ashanti Region.
The first and most extensive exercise will run from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, affecting a wide range of communities including Anwiankwanta, Dominase, Behenase, Ntinanko, Poano, Daa, Apaaso, Asanso Senfi, Adjemesu, Ofoase Kokoben, Nampansa, Amansie, Asiebu, Anwiam, Sisikro, Bodoma, Amponya, Ataase, Afoako, Homase, Bekrose, Adubrem, Penipa, Asikuma, Amoafo, Kwamang, Sanfo Aduam, Kensere, Pampaso, Adumasa, Abodom, Koniyaw, Askore, Kokotro, Subrisu, Asakyiri, Ahwiren, Essiase, Dwoamin, Bekwai Township, Korkyerekrom, Kwabetusu, Pepedan, Esumaja, Sebedie, Kokofu, Asankare, Asamang, and surrounding areas.
A second, shorter exercise will take place from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, impacting Buobai town, Buobai Police Station, Buobai Muntaka, and surrounding localities.
Central Region
Two maintenance operations are scheduled in the Central Region, both running from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The first will affect Saltpond Packaging, Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School, Abonko, Kuntu, Pebi, Lawyer Enchill, Roman Hospital, New Nkusukum, Mankessim, Bafikrom, Krofu Road, and surrounding areas. The second exercise during the same timeframe will impact Mpeasem, Krofofordo, Akaekrom, Brimsu, Asenadzi, Yayakwano, Ogua Apartments, and surrounding communities.
Tema Region
A planned maintenance exercise will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, affecting Odumse, Fiankonya, Sokpoe, Agave, Tefle, Dove, Mepe, Battor, Aveyime, KBK, Tokpo Luta, Sege, and surrounding areas.
Accra West Region
An emergency maintenance operation has been declared in the Accra West Region, requiring an eight-hour outage from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The affected communities include Akweteman, Nsawam Cannary, Adoagyiri Zongo, and surrounding areas. ECG noted that these urgent works are necessary to address emerging faults and prevent further deterioration of service quality in the corridor.
In its public notices, ECG extended its apologies to all affected customers, acknowledging the inconvenience these technical interventions cause to domestic and commercial activities. The company reassured the public that both the planned and emergency exercises are essential for the long-term robustness of the power network and to ultimately deliver improved service.
