ECG’s Scheduled Maintenance: Comprehensive Guide to Power Outages in Ghana (February 8-13, 2026)

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned maintenance and repair works across several regions, scheduled from Sunday, February 8, to Friday, February 13, 2026. These deliberate interventions are critical for upgrading infrastructure, improving service reliability, and reducing long-term technical losses. While necessary for future grid stability, the operations will result in temporary power interruptions for numerous communities. This guide provides a detailed, verifiable breakdown of the affected areas, the rationale behind the repairs, and actionable advice for residents and businesses to minimize disruption.

Key Points: Summary of Scheduled Outages

The repair works are strategically phased to manage impact. Below is a region-by-region summary of the announced schedules. All times are local (GMT).

Tema Region: Largest Single Outage

The most extensive interruption is set for Thursday, February 12, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This six-hour window will affect a wide swath of communities, primarily in the Eastern corridor. According to the official notice dated February 10, the following areas are included:

• Yilo & Lower Manya Krobo
• Adukrom
• Booster Station
• Akorley Pumping Station
• Akuse
• Asutsuare
• Golden Exotics
• Volivo
• Osuwem
• Commandos Military Training Camp
• Stone Lodge
• Shine Field
• Akrade
• Senchi
• Atimpoku
• Adomi
• Juapong
• Akwamufie
• Frankadua
• Nudu
• Kisifui
• Apeguso
• Volo
• Anum
• Boso
• Osiabura
• Mpakadan
• Okwenya
• Teye Kwame
• Manyajokpanya
• Glamour Farms and its environs

ECG has explicitly stated it “regrets the inconvenience that may arise out of this exercise.”

Accra East Region: Staggered Daily Interruptions

Outages in Accra East are spread across four consecutive days, affecting different suburbs each day. The schedule is as follows:

• Sunday, February 8 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM): GIMPA, Kisseman, Achimota School, Christian Village, North Dzorwulu, Golf Hills, Achimota Forest, Parts of Abelemkpe, Westland, and surrounding areas.
• Tuesday, February 10: Borteyman, Bawaleshie, Okponglo town, East Legon Acheampong Junction.
• Wednesday, February 11: Lakeside Estate Com.6, 8 & 9, New Legon Hills, Teiman Junction, SDA, Ankonam Farms, Oyarifa town.
• Thursday, February 12: Tutu, Obosomase, Mampong Cabbage Junction.

Additionally, a separate notice for Monday, February 9, targets: North Dzorwulu, Lancet Laboratory, Mensvic Hotel, Ghana Link, Agbogba School Park,