PURC, ECG, and GRIDCo Coordinate Efforts for Uninterrupted Power During 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has joined forces with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to guarantee an uninterrupted power supply for Ghanaian consumers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following a high-level strategic meeting held on June 9, 2026, the three entities announced a coordinated operational framework designed to prevent power outages and ensure a seamless viewing experience for football fans across the country. This proactive alignment highlights a national commitment to utility reliability during periods of exceptionally high demand and significant public interest.

To achieve this stability, both ECG and GRIDCo have pledged to suspend all non-critical and planned maintenance activities for the duration of the tournament. Ing Kwame Kpekpena of the ECG stated that the company will pivot its focus exclusively toward emergency repairs, deploying standby technical teams near major demand centers to facilitate rapid response to any unforeseen faults. Similarly, GRIDCo’s Ing Frank Otchere detailed plans to optimize generation schedules and enhance transmission stability. These measures include intensive vegetation management near power lines to prevent weather-related disruptions and ensuring that major substations are manned by technical personnel 24/7 to address network vulnerabilities immediately.

The PURC, under the leadership of Executive Secretary Dr. Shafic Suleman, will implement a comprehensive monitoring framework to oversee service quality throughout the event. Dr. Suleman emphasized that the commission’s primary objective is to safeguard consumer rights and hold utility providers accountable for their service delivery pledges. By maintaining direct lines of communication with the utilities and establishing a vigilant oversight presence, the PURC intends to identify and mitigate potential supply challenges before they escalate into widespread outages, ensuring that the viewing public is not disadvantaged.

This collaborative effort underscores the growing integration between Ghana’s energy regulators and distributors in managing national events. Beyond the immediate needs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the strategies involving enhanced infrastructure surveillance and optimized generation schedules represent a significant step toward long-term grid resilience. As the tournament approaches, the utilities have committed to transparent communication and customer reassurance, promising to remain on high alert until the final match is concluded.