ECG announces power outage on May 3 for emergency maintenance in Kumasi – see affected areas

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

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Outage Date and Time

The maintenance exercise is scheduled as follows:

• Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

• Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Affected Areas

According to the ECG, the following areas will be affected:

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• Bantama

• Kwadaso Nsoum

• Prempeh College

• Brigade (Complex)

• Akropong

• Nyankerenease

• Bokankye

• Part of Kokosu

• Kegasi Estate

• Esaase

• Daaba

• Owabi

• Kwadaso

• Asuoyeboah

• Nkawie

• Edwanfo

• Hiawu-Besease

• Old Offinso

• Ahenkro

• Kwamang

• Akrowa

• Kodie

• Apagya

• Akrofrom

• Kwenkwe

• Aduman

• Aduamoah

• Denase

• Akom

• Headworks

• Sepal

• Barekese

As well as surrounding communities.

Purpose of the Maintenance

ECG explained that the temporary outage is necessary to carry out critical maintenance works to enhance power stability and improve overall service reliability in the affected areas.

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ECG Apologises to Customers

The company has apologised for the inconvenience caused and urged residents and businesses to take the necessary precautions during the outage period.

ECG reaffirmed its commitment to delivering efficient and reliable electricity supply across Ghana.