51 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 […]
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ECG Expands Customer Access with Dedicated Call Centre Lines Across Ashanti Region
316 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
370 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
412 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
405 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
739 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 […]
ECG to deploy franchise officers nationwide from February
484 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will begin the nationwide deployment of franchise officers across all district operational areas effective February 2026, as part of measures to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery. The deployment will enable franchise officers to support ECG’s field operations by undertaking tasks such as […]
Underground Cable Fault Triggers Power Outage in Parts of Kumasi
595 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 […]
Ashanti Regional Minister Engages ECG Managers on Power Delivery
570 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 […]
Electricity Company of Ghana Resolves Technical Challenge with Shortcode *226#
2,083 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 […]









