Electricity Company of Ghana Announces Scheduled Power Outages for Airport Area and East Legon

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has notified residents and businesses in parts of Accra of scheduled power interruptions beginning Sunday, August 2, 2026. These planned outages are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance works aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the power distribution network. The exercise is expected to affect various high-profile neighborhoods, including the Airport area and East Legon, as the utility provider seeks to improve service delivery across the capital. On Sunday, August 2, customers in the Airport area and neighboring communities will experience a five-hour interruption in supply, starting from 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 2:00 p.m. According to official statements from the company, this specific window has been allocated for technical teams to carry out improvements on the local infrastructure. ECG emphasized that these maintenance activities are part of a broader commitment to ensure a more robust electricity supply for both residential and commercial users in the bustling Airport enclave. The maintenance schedule extends into the following day, Monday, August 3, with a more prolonged outage planned for parts of Accra East. Residents in East Legon, Okponglo, and surrounding areas are advised to prepare for an eight-hour power cut between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This phase of the maintenance exercise addresses critical components of the grid in some of Accra's most densely populated residential and business hubs, reflecting the ongoing efforts to minimize unannounced outages through proactive system upgrades. Expressing regret for the unavoidable disruption to daily routines and economic activities, the ECG has apologized for any inconvenience these works may cause. The company has urged affected customers to exercise patience as technical crews work to complete the maintenance within the stipulated timeframes. These improvements align with the current energy sector objectives under President John Mahama, focusing on modernizing the national grid and ensuring that electricity supply keeps pace with the growing demands of Ghana’s urban centers.