The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned power outages in parts of Accra, Tema, the Volta Region and the Eastern Region from Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16, 2026, with most affected areas set to be off supply from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
The notices were issued on Sunday, October 11, and shared on ECG’s official X account. The company says the interruptions are needed for maintenance work, urgent repairs and system upgrades on its distribution network.
In the Accra West Region alone, ECG has published a day-by-day list of communities that will be affected across all five days, from Pokuase and Mile 7 on Monday to Kokrobite and Kotoku later in the week.
The new schedule comes a week after a similar round of maintenance cuts in parts of Accra and Tema between October 5 and October 8, which also ran from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
ECG power outage schedule: October 12 to 16, 2026
According to ECG’s notices, the following Accra West communities will be affected between 9:00am and 5:00pm on each day:
- Monday, October 12: Mile 7 Estates, Caledonia Hotel, Great Gardens, Fountain Gate Church, ECO Block, Franco Estate, Pokuase BSP, Koans Estate and surrounding areas.
- Tuesday, October 13: Ameriya Last Stop and surrounding areas.
- Wednesday, October 14: Tabora Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6, Bankyease, Race Course, Alhaji, Kwashiebu, Gbawe Bulemin, Gonse, Joma, Agbozome, CP and surrounding areas.
- Thursday, October 15: Mallam Junction, Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital area, South McCarthy, Sampa Valley, Kokrobite, Oshiyie, Old Bortianor, Old Aplaku, Abease, Achiama, Obeyeyie, Ayikai Doblo and surrounding areas.
- Friday, October 16: Kotoku, Papase, Chinto, Doblo, Medie and nearby communities.
Accra East, Tema, Volta and Eastern Region outages
ECG has also posted separate schedules for parts of Accra East, Tema, the Volta Region and the Eastern Region for the same week.
Pulse Ghana reports that most of these areas will be off from 9:00am to 5:00pm, while some locations will be affected for a shorter window of 10:00am to 1:00pm. ECG says timelines may differ in some locations.
Customers in these regions are advised to check the full community lists on ECG’s official channels, as not every area will be affected on every day.
Why ECG is cutting power this week
ECG says engineers need the interruptions to carry out “urgent repairs and system upgrades” following recent faults that disrupted supply on parts of the distribution network.
The company says the exercise is meant to “fix faults and improve electricity reliability” and forms part of efforts to improve service delivery. ECG has apologised to customers for the inconvenience and urged them to “take note of the scheduled interruptions.”
Power supply issues have been a recurring concern for residents of Greater Accra this year. GhanaTrends previously reported on a 15-hour power cut announced by GRIDCo for parts of Accra in August.
Power outage figures at a glance
- Duration: Five days, Monday October 12 to Friday October 16, 2026
- Main outage window: 9:00am to 5:00pm (eight hours)
- Shorter window in some areas: 10:00am to 1:00pm (three hours)
- Regions affected: Accra West, Accra East, Tema, Volta and Eastern
- Previous round: October 5–8, 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm in parts of Accra and Tema
What the ECG outage means for residents and businesses
The 9am–5pm window falls within normal working hours, meaning shops, salons, cold stores, offices and small businesses that rely on grid power will be most affected.
Households and traders are advised to charge phones and essential devices ahead of time, plan around refrigerated food and stock, and arrange backup power where possible.
Residents should rely on ECG’s verified announcements and not assume their area is affected unless it appears on the official schedule.
What happens next
The Accra West outages begin on Monday, October 12 and run daily until Friday, October 16. Power is expected to be restored at the end of each day’s maintenance window.
Customers can follow updates and full area lists on ECG’s official X account (@ECGghOfficial) and the Electricity Company of Ghana website. Any changes to the schedule are expected to be communicated through these channels.
Key details at a glance
- ECG has announced planned power outages from October 12 to 16, 2026.
- Most affected areas will be off from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
- Some locations will be off from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
- Affected regions include Accra West, Accra East, Tema, Volta and Eastern.
- Accra West areas include Pokuase, Mile 7, Ameriya, Tabora, Gbawe, Kokrobite, Weija and Kotoku.
- ECG says the work involves urgent repairs and system upgrades after recent faults.
- ECG has apologised to customers for the inconvenience.
ECG Power Outage: Parts of Accra, Tema, Volta and Eastern Regions to Go Off 9am–5pm From October 12 to 16 [X POST]
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— Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (@ECGghOfficial) October 11, 2026
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— Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (@ECGghOfficial) October 11, 2026
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— Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (@ECGghOfficial) October 11, 2026
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— Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (@ECGghOfficial) October 11, 2026
FAQs
Which areas will ECG cut power in this week?
ECG has scheduled outages in parts of Accra West, Accra East, Tema, the Volta Region and the Eastern Region from October 12 to 16, 2026. Accra West areas include Mile 7, Pokuase, Ameriya, Tabora, Gbawe, Kokrobite, Weija and Kotoku.
What time will the ECG power outage start and end?
Most affected areas will be off from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Some locations will be affected from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Why is ECG cutting power from October 12 to 16?
ECG says the outages are for maintenance, urgent repairs and system upgrades following recent faults on its distribution network, aimed at improving electricity reliability.
ECG’s planned outages will affect parts of Accra, Tema, the Volta Region and the Eastern Region from Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16, 2026, mostly between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Residents and businesses in the listed communities are advised to plan ahead and check ECG’s official channels for their area’s exact schedule.
