The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled six days of power interruptions across parts of Accra East and Tema from Sunday, November 8, to Friday, November 13, 2026.
Affected areas in Accra East will be off from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day, while listed communities in Tema will lose power from 10:00am to 4:00pm on two of those days.
ECG says the outages are part of maintenance work on its distribution network aimed at improving electricity supply to customers.
The power cuts begin today, Sunday, in Cantonment and nearby areas, and move across communities such as Alajo, Haatso, Teshie, Kwabenya and Oyarifa through the week. In Tema, Dawhenya, Afienya, Sebrepor, Asikuma and dozens of other communities are listed for Tuesday and Thursday.
The company has apologised to customers who will be affected by the scheduled interruptions.
ECG power outage schedule for Accra East (9am–5pm)
Customers in these Accra East communities should expect up to eight hours without power on the day listed:
- Sunday, November 8: Cantonment, Akai Clinic, Zanzibar Restaurant and nearby areas
- Monday, November 9: Parts of Alajo, Abelemkpe, parts of Adenta New Site, Pantang Hospital, Kente Junction and nearby areas
- Tuesday, November 10: Haatso Ecomog, Tseaddo Zion, ICGC Bush Road, Camp 2 and nearby areas
- Wednesday, November 11: Parts of Oyarifa, Kouttam Estate, Teiman, Teshie Beach Road, Laboratory Family Health, Teshie Maami and nearby areas
- Thursday, November 12: Kwabenya My Lord, Franko Estates, Kwabenya Tipper, Aboum, Aggies Spot, Lakeside Communities 1 and 5, parts of New Legon and nearby areas
- Friday, November 13: Teshie Penny, Kojor, New England and nearby areas
Tema power outage areas on November 10 and 12 (10am–4pm)
ECG’s Tema region will carry out its work on two days, with power off for about six hours each time.
Tuesday, November 10: Dawhenya Township, Abbey Kope, Ablekuma, Lebanon Zones 3 and 4, Zenu, Atadeka, Tema International School, EU China Mall, Don Bosco, Tulaku, Bethlehem, Sebrepor, White Estates, Afienya (EMEF and Coastal Estates), Goshen, Gbetsile, Leonardo, Adjetey Ansah, Manhean, Naval Quarters Base, Aunty Kate, Bankuman, U-Compound and nearby areas.
Thursday, November 12: Jordan City, Santor, Aunty Araba, Agbeshie Laryea, Nelplast, Kubekro, Switzerland, Sydal Farms, Japan City, Adjei Kojo, Teteman, Global, Nudu, Frankadua, Kissifui, Osiabura, Asikuma, Anum, Bosso, Mpakadan and nearby areas.
How this week’s ECG outages compare with recent schedules
This is the latest in a run of planned interruptions in the capital. Earlier this month, ECG announced 9am–5pm outages in parts of Accra East and Accra West from November 4 to 6, covering areas such as East Legon, Adjiringanor, Dodowa, Oyibi, Abeka and Fadama.
In October, the company also took parts of Accra, Tema, Volta and Eastern regions off the grid for maintenance. GhanaTrends covered that schedule in ECG Power Outage: Parts of Accra, Tema, Volta and Eastern Regions to Go Off 9am–5pm From October 12 to 16.
- November 4–6: 3 days, Accra East and Accra West, 9am–5pm
- November 8–13: 6 days in Accra East (9am–5pm), plus 2 days in Tema (10am–4pm)
- Longest daily outage this week: up to 8 hours in Accra East
- Tema daily outage: up to 6 hours
What the power cuts mean for residents and businesses
Households in affected areas should charge phones, power banks and rechargeable lamps before 9am on their scheduled day and keep perishable food to a minimum.
Shops, salons, cold stores, clinics and offices in places such as Cantonment, Haatso, Teshie, Kwabenya, Dawhenya and Afienya may need to plan for generator use or adjust working hours. Since the outages fall within normal working hours, people working from home should also plan ahead.
It is advisable to switch off and unplug sensitive appliances during the outage window to protect them from power surges when supply is restored.
What happens next
The schedule runs until Friday, November 13. Power is expected to return to each listed community at the end of its maintenance window — 5:00pm in Accra East and 4:00pm in Tema — although restoration times can shift depending on the work.
ECG typically publishes updates and new maintenance notices on its official channels. Customers can check the Electricity Company of Ghana website and its social media pages for changes to the schedule.
Key details at a glance
- Who: Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)
- When: Sunday, November 8 to Friday, November 13, 2026
- Accra East hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
- Tema hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm on November 10 and 12
- Reason: Maintenance on ECG’s distribution network to improve supply
- First areas affected: Cantonment, Akai Clinic and Zanzibar Restaurant areas (November 8)
- ECG response: Apology to affected customers
FAQs
Which areas will have power outage in Accra this week?
Parts of Cantonment, Alajo, Abelemkpe, Adenta New Site, Haatso, Oyarifa, Teshie, Kwabenya, New Legon and Kojor in Accra East will be affected between November 8 and 13. In Tema, Dawhenya, Afienya, Sebrepor, Asikuma and many nearby communities are listed for November 10 and 12.
What time will ECG restore power during the November 8–13 outage?
Power is scheduled to return at 5:00pm in Accra East and 4:00pm in Tema on each affected day.
Why is ECG cutting power in Accra East and Tema?
ECG says the interruptions are for maintenance on its distribution network, intended to improve electricity supply.
In summary, ECG customers across parts of Accra East and Tema face scheduled power cuts from November 8 to 13, 2026, with daily outages of up to eight hours in Accra East and six hours in Tema. Residents and businesses in the listed communities are advised to check their day on the schedule and plan ahead.
