Residents and businesses in parts of Accra and Tema are expected to experience power outages this week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes maintenance works on its electricity distribution network.

The planned exercise will run from Monday, October 19, to Friday, October 23, 2026, with affected communities expected to experience interruptions at different times depending on the work scheduled for their areas.

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According to a press release on Sunday October 18, 2026 the company states that most of the outages are expected to take place between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., while some communities will experience interruptions from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“The maintenance is expected to affect several communities in the Accra West, Accra East and Tema operational areas. Areas listed for the exercise include Darkuman, Kokompe, New Fadama, Anyaa, Nsakina, Ga Odumase, Oyibi, Dodowa, Miotso and Central University,” the statement noted.

However on Monday, October 19, parts of Darkuman, Kokompe and the Life Assembly Church area are among the locations expected to experience outages, Tuesday’s schedule includes the Village of Hope, Ayawaso Township, New Fadama, Nsufa and Anyaa Market.

Therefore Wednesday, October 21, the affected areas include Gbawé Bulemin, Gonse, Joma, Agbozoma, Medie and Cassava Farm. In the Tema area, Odumse, Central University, Miotso and Noble Estates are also listed.

The exercise will continue on Thursday, October 22, with communities including Nsakina, Ga Odumase, Peace Village and Ameriya Last Stop expected to be affected. In Tema, the schedule includes Meridian FM, Naval Quarters, the Electoral Commission area at Afienya, Juapong and Mpakadan.

Meanwhile on Friday, October 23, parts of Abease, Achiaman, Obeyeyie and Ayikai Doblo are scheduled for interruptions. Other affected locations include Oyibi, Appolonia, Adomnobé, Saasabi, Malejor and Dodowa. ECG has apologised for the inconvenience the exercise may cause and urged customers in the affected areas to plan ahead.

The company says the maintenance works are intended to improve electricity supply and address technical issues on the network.

“The outages could disrupt the operations of shops, food vendors, offices and other businesses that depend on a steady power supply,” the statement urged.

Customers are advised to check the schedule for their specific communities and make the necessary arrangements ahead of the planned interruptions.

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