Jormorbi 
Residents and businesses in several parts of Accra and the Ashanti Region experienced planned power interruptions following maintenance exercises announced by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). (Pulse Ghana)
The temporary outages formed part of scheduled maintenance works aimed at improving electricity distribution infrastructure and enhancing service reliability.
According to ECG, engineers were deployed to undertake repairs, replace aging equipment, and address technical challenges affecting portions of the distribution network.
Areas affected by the interruptions included sections of Accra West, Accra East, Tema, and parts of the Ashanti Region. The company assured customers that the maintenance activities were necessary to reduce future disruptions and improve overall system performance.
Business operators expressed mixed reactions to the exercise. While many acknowledged the importance of maintenance, some indicated that temporary outages affected daily operations and productivity.
Energy experts note that preventive maintenance remains critical for maintaining stable electricity supply, particularly as demand continues to increase due to population growth and industrial expansion.
The electricity sector has undergone significant investments in recent years aimed at improving transmission and distribution efficiency. However, occasional maintenance-related outages remain necessary to ensure the long-term stability of the network.
ECG encouraged affected customers to exercise patience and assured the public that restoration efforts would be completed as quickly as possible.
The company also advised residents to switch off sensitive electrical appliances during maintenance periods to avoid potential damage when power is restored.
Many consumers have called for greater public awareness regarding scheduled outages to enable households and businesses to prepare adequately.
As Ghana continues expanding its energy infrastructure, stakeholders expect similar maintenance programmes to play an important role in supporting reliable electricity delivery nationwide.
