The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is implementing maintenance works to improve infrastructure and address power outages. On April 19, 2026, residents in Tema will experience a scheduled power cut from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This planned outage is part of ECG’s efforts to modernize aging infrastructure and ensure stability in the national grid.
Affected areas in Tema include Philipkope, Greenstone Junction, Perftech, Ataa Mensah, Teye Kwame, and Afienya Youth Centre. ECG expressed regret over the timing of these disruptions. They acknowledged the inconvenience caused by both the scheduled maintenance and unplanned network faults.
Currently, an eight-hour emergency operation is underway in Kumasi at the Bantama Race Course Market. This operation aims to resolve urgent network issues by 5:00 pm. Multiple high-tension poles collapsed in the Ashanti West Region recently, triggering power outages across various locations.
The St. Hubert Feeder has caused outages in Lasab Junction, Odeneho Kwadaso, and Mount Olivet School. Similarly, the Guinness 1 Feeder cut supply to areas including Ahodwo Roundabout and True Vine Hotel. Engineers are working diligently to resolve all network issues while emphasizing that the planned exercises are necessary for long-term robustness.
John Abdulai Jinapor, a government official, stated that they will soon end power outages in the Volta Region. This promise aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance Ghana’s power distribution systems. The government remains committed to improving infrastructure despite these temporary setbacks.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional impacts of these outages on local businesses or daily life. Yet, ECG assures customers they are prioritizing swift restoration of service.
As this situation unfolds, residents are urged to make necessary preparations for the scheduled outages. The company has extended its apologies to thousands of customers impacted by these disruptions.
