ECG ANNOUNCES POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF ACCRA AND TEMA FROM OCTOBER 5 TO 8
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced scheduled power outages in parts of Accra East and Tema from Monday, October 5 to Thursday, October 8, 2026. The temporary outages are expected to affect several communities as ECG carries out planned maintenance and system upgrades. Most affected areas in Accra East will experience outages between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., while parts of Tema will generally be without power between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ECG says the exercise is necessary to improve service delivery and strengthen the reliability of the electricity distribution network.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced a four day schedule of planned power outages affecting parts of Accra East and Tema from Monday, October 5 to Thursday, October 8, 2026.
ECG says the interruptions are required to allow engineers to carry out maintenance works and system upgrades across parts of its distribution network.
The utility has advised residents and businesses in the affected communities to plan ahead for the temporary outages.
MONDAY OCTOBER 5: ACCRA EAST
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Affected areas include:
Parts of Nanakrom
Little Roses
Parts of Avenor
Caprice
Dome Pillar 2
Ablor Adjei
Ablor Adjei Manna Mission
Abokobi
Seseme
Akporman
Surrounding communities
TUESDAY OCTOBER 6: ACCRA EAST
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Affected areas include:
Pantang Borla
Parts of Shalom Estate
Adenta SSNIT Flats
Adenta Housing Down
Adenta Market
Pantang Junction
Kente Junction
Surrounding communities
TUESDAY OCTOBER 6: TEMA
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Affected areas include:
Lebanon
Zenu School Junction
Atadeka
40 Room
Zenu Masalatsi
Marina Mall
Baatsona Total Filling Station
Danpong
Timber Market
Transformer
Surrounding communities
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7: ACCRA EAST
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Affected areas include:
Bohye
Atomic Commission
Ghana Standards Authority
NIA Head Office
Tullow Oil
Pacific Filling Station
West Trassaco
Surrounding communities
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7: TEMA
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Affected areas include:
Afariwa Junction
Michel Camp
Kakasunka No. 1 and 2
Gbetsile Station
Mexico
Promise Land
Aunty Araba
Jordan City
Santor
Katamanso Timber Market
Community 24
Level 400
Surrounding communities
THURSDAY OCTOBER 8: ACCRA EAST
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Affected areas include:
Madina
Social Welfare
Parts of Ogbojo
Ability
Otanor
Tsumasiwaa Hospital
Gonno School
Cold Store
Adom
Madina Libya Quarters
Zongo Junction
Redco Flats
Surrounding communities
THURSDAY OCTOBER 8: TEMA
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Affected areas include:
Juapong
Maami Water
Adomi
Akwamufie
Kanewu
Under Bridge
Adjei Kojo
School of Deaf
Roman Down
Jericho Station
Ajrinyako
Surrounding communities
ECG SAYS WORKS ARE NEEDED TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY
ECG says the planned shutdowns will allow its engineers to carry out maintenance and network improvements.
The company says the objective is to reduce faults and improve service reliability.
Similar maintenance exercises have been carried out across several regions in recent months.
BUSINESSES ADVISED TO PLAN AHEAD
The outages will affect homes, shops, offices and other businesses during normal working hours.
Companies that depend heavily on electricity may need backup power arrangements.
Residents are also advised to charge essential devices ahead of the scheduled interruptions.
NOT A NATIONAL LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE
The announced outages are planned maintenance interruptions affecting specific communities.
They should not be interpreted as a nationwide load shedding program.
ECG says power should be restored after the scheduled work is completed in each affected area.
WHAT IS CONFIRMED
The outages begin Monday, October 5.
They continue through Thursday, October 8.
Accra East and Tema are the main operational areas affected.
Most Accra East outages run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Most Tema outages listed for October 6 to 8 run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHAT RESIDENTS SHOULD DO
Customers in the listed communities should prepare for temporary interruptions.
Sensitive electrical equipment should be switched off where necessary.
Businesses may also need to prepare backup power for essential operations.
ECG has apologized for the inconvenience expected during the maintenance exercise.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The utility is expected to restore supply after work is completed each day.
Additional notices may be issued if maintenance schedules change or new faults develop.
Residents can also monitor ECG’s official channels for updates affecting their specific communities.
