ECG Schedules Multi-Regional Maintenance Outages for June 10 and 11 to Improve Power Stability

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a formal notification regarding a series of planned and emergency power outages scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, 2026. These interruptions in service are part of the company's ongoing efforts to conduct critical maintenance activities aimed at enhancing the reliability of the national grid and improving overall service delivery. While most outages are scheduled for routine system upgrades, some disruptions on June 10 are also linked to emergency repairs required to fix a transformer fault that occurred within the distribution network.

On Wednesday, June 10, the power disruptions will be felt across several key regions including Ashanti, Tema, Accra West, and the Volta Region, alongside parts of Accra East and the Western Region. ECG has detailed that these outages are necessary for engineers to safely perform maintenance and address technical challenges that could otherwise lead to prolonged unplanned blackouts. Customers in these areas are encouraged to prepare for temporary service gaps as technical teams work to stabilize the local infrastructure and replace faulty equipment efficiently.

The maintenance schedule continues into Thursday, June 11, with a specific focus on localized areas within the Accra East and Western Regions. In the Accra East district, residents and businesses in areas such as West Trassaco and Doryumu should expect power interruptions between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Meanwhile, in the Western Region, the maintenance window is set from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, affecting prominent locations including Akoon and the Apinto Hospital. The company has highlighted that these specific interventions are crucial for maintaining the health of the distribution network in these high-demand zones.

ECG has expressed sincere regret for the inconveniences these scheduled outages may cause to residential and commercial customers. The utility provider is urging all affected persons to make necessary alternative arrangements for the duration of the maintenance periods. Additionally, the public is advised to stay vigilant and report any electrical hazards or irregularities to the company’s technical teams. ECG has assured the public that power will be restored immediately following the successful completion of the maintenance tasks, reaffirming its commitment to providing a more stable and efficient power supply across the country.