ECG announces planned power outage on May 7 for maintenance works in Kumasi - See affected areas

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled power interruption as part of planned maintenance works aimed at improving electricity service delivery.

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Outage Date and Time

The maintenance exercise is scheduled as follows:

• Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Areas to Be Affected

According to ECG, the following areas will experience temporary power outages:

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• Edwenase

• Parts of Kwadaso

• Nwamase

• Apire

• Ampatia

• Bebu

• Dako

• Adumasa

• Ampabame No. 1 & 2

• Mpatasie

• Trade

• Sabin Akrofrom

• Takyiman

• Denkyembouso

• Ohwumasi

• Hill Top

• Parts of Asuoyeboah

• Parts of Tanoso

• Yabi

• Merewadwa

• Kokode

• Aburaso

• Kromoase

• Akyeremade

• Chichibon

• Gyekye

• Dida

• Odeneho Kwadaso

• OWASS

• Agric. Amanfrom

• Santasi

• Fankyenebra

• Apemanim

• Boko

• Twedie

• False

• Manso Nkwanta

• Antoakrom

• Nweneso

• Manso Adubia

As well as surrounding communities.

ECG planned May 7 maintenance in Kumasi

Purpose of the Maintenance

ECG stated that the planned outage is necessary to carry out essential maintenance works to enhance power reliability and improve service quality across the affected areas.

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ECG Apologises to Customers

The company has apologised for the inconvenience this exercise may cause and advised residents and businesses to take the necessary precautions.

ECG reaffirmed its commitment to delivering stable and efficient electricity supply nationwide.