ECG announces power outages in Western Region today – See affected areas
ECG has announced power outages in Ghana’s Western Region today from 12pm to 6pm due to Akosombo substation fire and technical faults.
By Edem Kwame
Published 2 min read
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has released a fresh power outage schedule affecting parts of the Western Region on Thursday, April 30, 2026, as ongoing disruptions continue to impact electricity supply.
According to ECG, the interruptions are linked to the recent fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company substation at Akosombo Dam, which has significantly reduced generation capacity and affected the stability of the national grid.
As a result, power supply in several communities will be temporarily curtailed as part of emergency load management measures.
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Power Outage Time
ECG has confirmed that the affected areas will experience outages between
12:00 PM and 6:00 PM
The company says the planned interruption is necessary to help stabilise electricity distribution while repair works continue.
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Additional Technical Faults Worsen Situation
Beyond the Akosombo-related challenges, ECG also reported separate technical faults contributing to the outages in the Western Region.
These include:
An underground cable fault at GSTS
A broken high-tension pole at Bawdie
These issues have led to localised power disruptions in some communities.
ECG Assures Quick Restoration.
ECG has assured residents that its engineers are actively working to resolve all faults and restore stable electricity supply as soon as possible.
The company added that power will be restored immediately once technical issues are fixed and generation levels improve.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused and thanked the public for their patience during the ongoing repair process.
ECG announces power outages in Western Region today – See affected areas
ECG announces power outages in Western Region today – See affected areas
ECG announces power outages in Western Region today – See affected areasEdem Kwame
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Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers news, sports, politics and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.
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