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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works set to take place on March 20, 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This maintenance is expected to affect Apra township, parts of Opeikuma, Opeikuma Roman, and surrounding areas in the Central Region of the Accra West Region.
Residents in parts of the Accra West Region experienced an unplanned power outage on March 19, 2026, due to a fault in the network. This outage impacted Nii Boye town, Mama Zimbi area, Sarpeiman Faase, Sarpeiman, Dunyo, and nearby localities, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the power supply network.
In addition to the planned maintenance on March 20, ECG has scheduled further maintenance activities in the coming days. On March 22, 2026, maintenance will affect areas in the Accra East Region from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Furthermore, maintenance in the Volta Region on March 17, 2026, will cause a nine-hour outage from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, while the Central Region will experience maintenance from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the same day.
These planned maintenance works are a routine part of network management by ECG, aimed at ensuring the long-term reliability of the power supply. ECG has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to all affected customers, emphasizing that both planned emergency interventions and unplanned fault repairs are necessary to maintain the integrity of the power network.
The maintenance efforts are crucial, especially in light of the recent unplanned outages that have affected various regions, including Tema, where a fault in the network led to power outages in areas such as Bankuman, Abonko, U-Compound, Naval Base and Quarters, and Adjetey Ansah.
As the scheduled maintenance approaches, residents are advised to prepare for the temporary interruption of power supply. Observers expect that these maintenance activities will help mitigate future outages and enhance the overall reliability of the electricity distribution network.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional measures that may be implemented to assist residents during these outages. However, ECG continues to communicate updates to ensure that customers are informed about the status of their power supply.
