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See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance this week (Feb 22-28)
February 23, 2026
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See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance this week (Feb 22-28)

Key Points

  • The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced extensive planned and emergency maintenance works.
  • These works will lead to temporary power outages in multiple communities across several regions from February 22-26.
  • Affected regions include Greater Accra (Tema, Accra East, Accra West), Central Region, and Ashanti Region.
  • Outages are scheduled for specific dates and times, generally during daytime hours (e.g., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm).
  • ECG states these exercises are necessary to improve service delivery and regrets the inconvenience caused.

Why This Matters

These widespread power outages significantly impact daily life and economic activities across multiple key regions in Ghana. While presented as necessary for service improvement, such frequent disruptions underscore the ongoing challenges in Ghana's power infrastructure, affecting businesses, essential services, and household productivity. Reliable electricity is fundamental for economic stability and development.

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