The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has announced a series of planned and emergency maintenance in three regions today, May 8, 2025.
The maintenance is a necessary exercise aimed at improving power supply and distribution system for an enhanced service delivery to customers.
According to a report by graphic.com.gh, the scheduled maintenance works will affect parts of the Ashanti, Central, and Greater Accra regions.
Consequently, some power outages are expected to start from 9AM in the morning for the marked areas.
Ashanti Region
In the Ashanti Region, both emergency and planned maintenance works will begin from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Areas to be affected include Tetrem, Boamang, and its environs.
Zones that fall under the BRRI, CRI, Abirem, Antoa, Adesina, Kenyase, Bosore, Akate Farms, Nwamase, Brofoyedru, Garden City, Duase, and surrounding areas will also be affected from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM because of the exercise.
Additionally, Akyease, Tikrom, Baworo, Adako Jachie, Raktia Farms, Agyiriwaa, Akokoamon, Kyerekrom, Paakoso, Aprade, and nearby communities will also experience the disruptions.
Central Region
The maintenance exercise is scheduled to take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the Central Region.
Areas expected to experience some outages include Elmina Shell, African Pot, CP, Iture, Abakam, Duakro, and surrounding communities.
Greater Accra Region
In the Greater Accra Region, residents of Chain Homes Estate, Teshie New England, and surrounding areas will experience power outages from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
ECG has assured customers that power will be fully restored once the work is completed.
The institution has acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the outages is deeply regretted but emphasised that the maintenance work is essential for seamless service delivery and long-term sustained power.
“ECG regrets the inconvenience that will arise out of this exercise,” the power distributor stated in all affected region notices.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to plan accordingly and handle all electrical appliances with caution throughout the period.
ECG has urged the public to visit www.ecg.com.gh. for updates and further information.
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