ECG announces planned maintenance for April 16: See full list of affected areas

The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced planned maintenance works across four regional districts on Thursday, April 16, 2026, resulting in temporary power outages in several communities within the Central, Accra West, Tema, and Accra East regions. The utility says the exercise forms part of routine infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving efficiency and reducing unplanned outages.

The maintenance exercises, scheduled to take place between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm, depending on the location, are part of ECG's ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and enhance the reliability of power supply to customers. Officials note that such works are essential for maintaining ageing infrastructure, upgrading distribution systems, and improving voltage stability across affected areas.

In the Central Region, ECG will undertake maintenance from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, affecting Saltpond Zongo, Kurankyekrom, Otsir, Anomabo, and surrounding communities. A separate maintenance exercise in the same region will also affect Ataabadze, Bronyibima, Sanka, Tetelim, Yesunkwa, Essaman, Mpeasem, the Nduom Stadium area, and its surrounding areas. Residents have been advised to prepare for temporary disruptions during the scheduled period.

In the Accra West Region, the power distributor will carry out maintenance from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, impacting Dome CFC Estates, Gbawe Bulemin, Gonse, Joma Agbozome, Darkuman Kokompe, and surrounding areas. The works are expected to support network expansion and reduce frequent outages in densely populated communities.

The Tema Region will experience an outage from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, affecting Lashibi, Community 19 Annex, Klagon, Underbridge, and surrounding areas. ECG says the maintenance will help strengthen distribution lines serving key residential and industrial zones in the area.

In the Accra East Region, maintenance will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, affecting parts of Nmaidzor, School Junction, and surrounding areas. The utility indicates that the work is part of broader efforts to improve power reliability in fast-growing urban communities.

ECG has apologised to customers for the inconvenience that will arise from the exercises. The company emphasises that while the disruptions are temporary, the long-term benefits include improved stability and reduced breakdowns in the power distribution network.

"ECG regrets the inconvenience that will arise out of this exercise," the company stated in each of the public notices issued ahead of the planned works.

The company advises affected customers to make alternative arrangements for power supply during the specified hours, including powering essential devices and planning business activities around the outage schedule where possible.