169 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has opened several power feeders across parts of the Ashanti Region to facilitate planned maintenance works aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of electricity supply to consumers. According to information from the power distribution company, a total of six feeders have been opened at various main stations […]
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Nationwide Power Outage Hits Ghana as GRIDCo Investigates System Disturbance
290 A major power system disturbance plunged several parts of Ghana into darkness in the early hours of Wednesday after a fault on the National Interconnected Transmission System triggered the simultaneous shutdown of some electricity generation plants across the country. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, caused widespread […]
ECG Announces Planned Power Outages in Parts of Ashanti Region
501 Residents in several communities within the Ashanti Region will experience temporary power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes planned maintenance works to improve electricity supply. According to ECG, the exercise forms part of ongoing efforts to construct express power lines from Boadi to Kaase to enhance service delivery and […]
Power Outage Hits Parts of Kumasi as ECG Undertakes Substation Upgrade
540 Several communities in parts of the Ashanti Region are currently experiencing power outages following ongoing technical works at the Edwinase Substation by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to an update from the power distributor, the entire Edwinase Substation has been shut down temporarily to allow for the installation of 33KV panels on […]
Government Will Deal Ruthlessly with Power Saboteurs — Energy Minister
565 The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has delivered a strong warning to individuals and groups whose actions threaten Ghana’s electricity supply, stressing that government will not tolerate any attempt to sabotage the national power system. Speaking during a working tour of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) project sites in the […]
ECG Expands Customer Access with Dedicated Call Centre Lines Across Ashanti Region
557 Residents and businesses across the Ashanti Region can now enjoy improved access to electricity-related services following the rollout of dedicated district call centre numbers by the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG). The initiative, which forms part of ECG’s broader customer service enhancement strategy, is aimed at ensuring faster response times, improved fault reporting, […]
PURC Raises Alarm Over Illegal Phase Switching in Ashanti, Warns of Severe Power Disruptions
589 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strong caution to electricity consumers across the region to desist from the growing practice of unauthorised phase switching, describing it as a dangerous and illegal activity that threatens the stability of the power distribution network. The Commission’s warning follows increasing […]
ECG Announces Emergency Maintenance Exercise Across Parts of Ashanti Region
636 Residents in several communities within the Ashanti Region are set to experience a temporary power outage as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes a scheduled emergency maintenance exercise aimed at improving service delivery. According to an official notice issued on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the planned maintenance will take place on Thursday, April […]
Lights Restored in Mankranso Zongo After DCE–ECG Talks
574 Residents of Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South West District can finally breathe a sigh of relief following decisive intervention by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Abubakard Sedik, to address persistent power outages that have plagued the area in recent weeks. The DCE, demonstrating proactive leadership and commitment to improving living conditions […]
Widespread Power Outage Hits Parts of Ashanti West Following Fault at Ridge Bulk Supply Point
969 Residents, businesses, and institutions across several communities in the Ashanti West Region were plunged into darkness on Sunday, February 22, 2026, following a major power outage caused by a technical fault at the Ridge Bulk Supply Point. In an official statement issued on Sunday, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, confirmed […]