ECG Planned Power Outage: Airport Area and Parts of Accra to Experience Temporary Power Cuts
The Electricity Company of Ghana Planned Power Outage will affect the Airport area of Accra and several surrounding communities on Sunday, August 2, 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) carries out scheduled maintenance works to improve the reliability of electricity supply.
According to ECG, the ECG Planned Power Outage in the Airport area will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. The company explained that the temporary interruption is part of routine maintenance aimed at enhancing service delivery and ensuring a more stable power supply for customers.
ECG has also announced another ECG Planned Power Outage for Monday, August 3, 2026, which will affect parts of Accra East. The scheduled maintenance exercise will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Areas expected to experience the ECG Planned Power Outage on Monday include parts of East Legon, parts of Okponglo, Fafraha, Ashiyie and nearby communities. Residents and businesses in these locations are advised to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled maintenance period.
The Electricity Company of Ghana stated that the ECG Planned Power Outage forms part of its ongoing efforts to improve the quality, reliability and efficiency of electricity distribution across the country. Planned maintenance allows engineers to repair, upgrade and maintain critical infrastructure to minimise unplanned outages in the future.
ECG has apologised to customers who will be affected by the ECG Planned Power Outage, expressing regret for the inconvenience the exercise may cause. The company appealed to the public for patience and cooperation while the maintenance works are carried out to enhance electricity service delivery.
