The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has announced a scheduled power outage in specific areas for a maintenance exercise today, July 17, 2025, in parts of the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central and Volta Regions.

The company has indicated that the exercise is aimed at improving power reliability and service delivery, and will result in power outages in several communities between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

The areas to be affected by the exercise in the Greater Accra Region include Odorkor, Awoshie, Gbawe, Asofan, Seven Days, Manet Estate, Mantey Tsuru, Dodowa, Cantonments, Ghana International School (GIS), Oshieyie, Kokrobite, Bortianor, Red Top, Weija Old Barrier, SCC, Ayigbe Town, Tuba Township, Langba, Sackey, Fulani, GBC Top, Mama Africa, Blackee, Iron City, Tukuse and surrounding communities.

In the Ashanti Region, the areas to be affected are Barekese Headworks, Kronum, Cemel, Amoaman, Nketia, Asuofua, CONSAR Quarry, Adankwame, Adugama, Naachia Quarry, Barekese Town, Abira, Offinso, Namong, Kayera, Tutuase, Nsuotam, Kyerekrom, Boamang, Tetrem, Habitat, Ahenkro, Kwamang, Kodie, Akrofrom, Aduman, Aduamoah, Denase, Pampatia, and the KCG Company enclave.

The Volta Region will also experience power interruptions in areas such as Tokokoe, Tanyigbe, and the 66 Artillery Training Centre and its surrounding areas.

Also, in the Central Region, communities including Tuba Township, Langba, Mama Africa, Blackee, Iron City, and Tokuse will experience power supply interruptions during the scheduled hours.

Meanwhile, the ECG has apologised for the inconvenience the exercise might cause and also assured the public that the maintenance is part of its broader efforts to improve electricity service delivery and minimise future disruptions.

“We regret the inconvenience that will arise out of this exercise,” the power distributor stated in its regional notices according to a Graphic Online report.

In addition, ECG has advised residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions and turn off electrical appliances throughout the maintenance period.

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