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Underground Cable Fault Triggers Power Outage in Parts of Kumasi

70  Residents and businesses in some parts of the Kumasi Metropolis were plunged into darkness on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a power outage caused by an underground cable fault at Abuakwa Maakro. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, in an official public notice, explained that the interruption in power supply was […]

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Ashanti Regional Minister Engages ECG Managers on Power Delivery

228  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene has held a high-level engagement with Managers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region, drawn from all transmission sub-regions, at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), as part of efforts to strengthen electricity supply and improve service delivery across the region. The meeting focused […]

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Electricity Company of Ghana Resolves Technical Challenge with Shortcode *226#

1,757  The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is pleased to announce that the technical challenge affecting the shortcode *226# has been successfully resolved. This development enables customers to once again utilize the shortcode for various essential services. Seamless Bill Payments and Balance Checks. Customers can now conveniently pay their bills, check their outstanding balance, and […]

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ECG Announces Planned Maintenance at Akyease and Fawoade Primary Substations

2,100  The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has notified its district managers and stakeholders that a scheduled maintenance exercise will be conducted at the Akyease Primary Substation and Bus 1 at the Fawoade Primary Substation in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The maintenance, which is set to take place soon, aims to […]

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ECG Warns Against Illegal Operations by Private Electricians

908  The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a public notice warning against the dangers of illegal operations within its network by private electricians. The ECG has observed with grave concern that some private electricians have been engaging in unauthorized activities, posing a significant risk to the safety and reliability of the electricity supply. […]

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NKWANTA SOUTH MP WARNS OTI ECG OVER “SABOTAGING” GOVERNMENT WITH DUMSOR

1,174  Nkwanta South MP, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Kini, has expressed serious concerns about the poor performance of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Oti Region, specifically in Nkwanta South. He accuses the ECG of “sabotaging” the government’s efforts by failing to provide stable electricity, leading to frequent power outages (Dumsor). Speaking to XYZ […]