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Electricity Company of Ghana schedules power cuts in Accra and Tema
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled daytime power outages across several communities in Accra East and Tema from October 5 to October 8, 2026. The outages are expected to occur daily between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, though specific timings may vary by location.
The company stated that these emergency maintenance works are necessary to repair technical faults within the distribution network that have caused recent disruptions. The repairs and system upgrades aim to improve electricity reliability and prevent future service interruptions.
The scheduled outages will affect different neighborhoods on different days. On October 5, areas including Nanakrom, Little Roses, Avenor, Caprice, Dome Pillar 2, and Ablor Adjei are expected to lose power. October 6 will impact Pantang Borla, Shalom Estate, and Adenta. On October 7, outages will affect Bohye, Atomic Commission Ghana, the NIA Head Office, and West Trassaco. The final day, October 8, will impact a wide range of communities including Madina, Ogbojo, and Tsumasiwaa Hospital.