The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is asking Ghanaians to stay calm despite recent power fluctuations, assuring that it is too early to introduce a load-shedding timetable.

The reassurance comes amid rising concerns from households and businesses experiencing intermittent electricity across parts of the country.

The disruptions have been linked to ongoing repair works following a fire at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) Akosombo substation.

According to officials, engineers are steadily working to restore the transmission network, with some areas already seeing improvements as efforts continue to stabilise power supply nationwide.

Speaking on ChannelOne TV on Sunday, April 26, 2026, ECG’s General Manager for External Communications, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, explained that the situation is still being managed and does not yet require a formal load-shedding schedule.

“The current situation at the Akosombo GRIDCo substation is a work in progress; a lot of work has gone into it. As I speak, there is a resolution. Some parts of the country are back on full supply, pending other lines that will be restored. Don’t you think it is too early to call for a load-shedding timetable?" he asked.

"The engineers have assured us that very soon we will get back on supply, but for now, I think in my personal opinion, not the opinion of my company, it is a bit too early to call for a timetable,” he said.

He further appealed to customers to remain patient, expressing optimism that full stability will soon be restored.

“I would once again urge the general public and our cherished customers to remain calm, be assured that the situation is under control. If, after some time, there is no hope, then we can look at a timetable, but as we speak, there is hope in sight,” he added.

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