The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a planned power outage. It will occur in the Tema Region on Sunday, May 17, 2026. This maintenance exercise will last for five hours. Power will be off from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Several communities in the Tema Region are on the list for this interruption. The affected areas include Teye Kwame, Asutsuare Junction and Township. Suncity, Manyajokpanya, and Glamour Farms will also lose power. Legacy Girls, Akuse, and Volivo are included. Golden Exotics, Shine Field, and Osuwem will be affected too. Stone Lodge, Commandos Military Training Camp, and Twin Quarries are on the list. Derby Quarries and Inzag will also experience the outage. Bright Cement and surrounding areas are included in the five-hour shutdown.
This planned maintenance happens as ECG engineers are still busy. They are working on an underground cable fault. This fault occurred in the Western Region on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The fault caused a widespread power outage. Apowa township and Adwoa were plunged into darkness. TUC Estate and Kejebil also lost power. Engineers are working to fix this problem. The company has apologised for the inconvenience. Both planned and unplanned outages cause disruption to customers.
The ECG stated these planned exercises are important. They are necessary for the power network's reliability. This maintenance helps ensure a stable electricity supply in the long run. ECG engineers are working hard to fix all network issues. The company aims to minimise further disruptions. Ensuring a robust power grid is a key objective for ECG.
The current situation highlights the ongoing challenges in Ghana's power infrastructure. Reliable electricity supply is vital for businesses and households. Power outages can affect economic activity. They can disrupt daily life for many citizens. The ECG's efforts to upgrade and maintain its network are crucial. These actions aim to meet the growing demand for electricity. The company's investments in infrastructure are ongoing. These upgrades are essential for national development.