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240 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 […]
328 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 […]
350 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 […]
666 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 […]
417 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 […]
505 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 […]
484 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 […]
2,013 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 […]
2,273 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 […]
1,077 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. […]