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March 29, 2026
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See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today, Sunday, March 29
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Key Points
- The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is conducting scheduled power interruptions today, Sunday, March 29, 2026, across Greater Accra and Tema regions for critical infrastructure upgrades.
- The Tema Region will experience a seven-hour blackout (9 am-4 pm) affecting areas like Suncity, Manya Jopanya, and Shai Hills, crucial for long-term reliability in rapidly expanding residential zones.
- Accra East faces a five-hour outage (10 am-3 pm) impacting commercially vibrant areas including Spintex Road (major industries), Teshie & Nungua, and Manet & Baatsona.
- Simultaneously, ECG engineers are addressing an unplanned outage since Friday, March 27, in Ashanti West, caused by a fallen conductor at Ahiakaso, affecting several towns including Kodie and Ahenkro.
- ECG has apologized for the inconvenience, emphasizing that both the planned works are vital for enhancing service reliability and grid stability, while emergency repairs are ongoing.
Why This Matters
Frequent power interruptions, locally known as 'dumsor,' significantly disrupt daily life, commerce, and industrial operations across Ghana. These planned upgrades are essential for long-term grid stability and reliability, which are critical for sustaining economic activity and attracting investment. The simultaneous emergency repairs highlight the persistent challenges in Ghana's power infrastructure, impacting productivity and the overall cost of doing business.
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