The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced an emergency power outage across parts of Accra on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to enable the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to replace a damaged transmission tower at Ashaiman.
According to ECG, GRIDCo will undertake emergency works on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line following damage to a transmission tower within the line’s Right-of-Way.
ECG explained that the tower was damaged after a fuel tanker exploded while welding work was being carried out on its tank within the transmission line corridor.
The emergency outage is scheduled for 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23.
The affected communities and locations include Nima Township, Kanda Highway, Kanda Estate, Kokomlemle, Sulana, Circle, Madina Township, Okponglo, Cantonment, Osu Oxford Street, Mallam Atta Market, parts of Ridge, Labone, Kojo Sardine, Teshie Rasta Road and surrounding areas.
ECG has urged customers within the affected areas to take note of the scheduled interruption and make the necessary arrangements.
The company has apologised for the inconvenience the emergency exercise may cause, explaining that the outage is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the damaged tower and support the safe and reliable operation of the transmission network.
