The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned and emergency maintenance works across its operational regions, scheduled from Sunday, March 1, to Thursday, March 5, 2026.
In a press release dated February 27, 2026, ECG said the maintenance exercises are aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening network reliability.
The works will, however, result in temporary power outages in parts of the Greater Accra, Tema, Accra East, and Accra West regions.
“ECG will undertake planned maintenance works to improve service delivery. This will result in a temporary outage,” the statement said.
According to the company, the first outage will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm, affecting residents of Trassaco Valley Enclave and surrounding areas in the Greater Accra Region.
On the same day, the Tema Region will experience power interruptions along the Western Road, affecting several industrial and commercial customers, including Early Power, Apollo Steel, Crown Can, De-Simone, Tropical Cable, Multi Pac, Jon Moore, Cal Bank, La Bianca, and nearby areas.
Also on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Accra West Region will experience an emergency outage affecting La Darkuman, Kokompe, and surrounding communities.
ECG announces scheduled power outages across regions for maintenance works
ECG explained that the emergency maintenance is required to address urgent network faults.
“ECG regrets the inconvenience that will arise as a result of this exercise,” it said.
On Monday, March 2, 2026, a planned outage will hit parts of the Accra West Region, including Alogboshie, Achimota Neoplan, Benjilo, Akweteman, and surrounding areas, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Maintenance activities will intensify on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 with outages across multiple regions.
In the Accra East Region, areas such as Santana Market, Zion Police Station, Teshie Camp 2, ICGC, parts of Labone, Dome Pillar 2, Dome K Boat, No Visa, Auntie Mary, and adjoining communities will be affected from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
The Tema Region will also experience outages in Spintex Kotobabi, Inkoom Hospital, Community 11 areas including Monte Carlo, Shell Filling Station and Gyan Towers, CAC in Community 5, Community 3, and surrounding areas.
In the Accra West Region, Red Top, Old Barrier, New Aplaku, Kings University, and nearby communities will also be affected during the same period.
On Wednesday, March 4, ECG will carry out maintenance works in the Accra West Region, affecting Tunga, New Century, Dansoman Police Station, Dansoman Market, Weija Junction, Tetegu, and surrounding areas from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
The final day of the exercise, Thursday, March 5, will see extensive outages across several regions.
In the Accra East Region, parts of Ashongman Estate, Pure Water, Car Price, Railways, C-Root Company, Asiedu Nketia area, parts of Oyarifa, Gravel Pit, and Ashiyie will experience power cuts from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
The Tema Region will record outages from 9:00am to 3:00pm in areas including Jericho, Roman Down, Underbridge Market, State School for the Deaf, Safisana, BBF, Adjei Kodjo, Kanawu, Tsopoli, Dawa, Sege, Korluedor, Adokope, Kasseh, Inglisi, Ada Foah, Big Ada, Totope, Azizanya, Treasure Island, and Aqua Safari.
Meanwhile, the Accra West Region will be affected in Doblo, Hebron, Medie, Sarpeiman, Satellite, Tabora No. 2 to No. 6, Bankyease, Racecourse, Alhaji, and the Rockstar Area at Tantra Hills, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
ECG has apologised for the inconvenience the outages may cause and urged customers in affected areas to take the necessary precautions.
The company said further updates can be obtained from its official website and social media platforms, www.ecg.com.gh or follow their social media handles on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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