ECG Announces Dumsor in Parts of Accra Ahead of Maintenance on April 16, Releases Schedule
- Electricity Company of Ghana maintenance will cause temporary dumsor in some districts on April 16, 2026
- Power outages will affect the Central, Accra West, Tema, and Accra East regions from morning to evening
- The power distributor apologised for the inconvenience caused as it carries out its maintenance activities
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is continuing with its planned maintenance works across four regional districts on April 16, 2026.
Operations will result in temporary power outages in several communities within the Central, Accra West, Tema, and Accra East Regions.
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Graphic Online reported that the maintenance exercises will take place between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm, depending on the location.
In the Central Region, the Electricity Company of Ghana will undertake maintenance from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, affecting the following areas:
- Saltpond Zongo
- Kurankyekrom
- Otsir
- Anomabo
- Ataabadze
- Bronyibima
- Sanka
- Tetelim
- Yesunkwa
- Essaman
- Mpeasem
- The Nduom Stadium
Areas affected by dumsor in Accra
In the Accra West Region, the power distributor will carry out maintenance from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, impacting:
- Dome CFC Estates
- Gbawe Bulemin
- Gonse
- Joma Agbozome
- Darkuman Kokompe
In the Accra East Region, maintenance will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, affecting parts of Nmaidzor, School Junction, and surrounding areas.
Power cuts expected in Tema
The Tema Region will experience an outage from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, affecting:
- Lashibi
- Community 19 Annex
- Klagon
- Underbridge
As usual, the Electricity Company of Ghana apologised to customers for the power cuts and inconveniences that would arise from the exercises.
PURC reduces electricity and water tariffs
Meanwhile, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) recently adjusted electricity and water tariffs downwards following its quarterly tariff review.
Effective from 1 April 2026, electricity tariffs dropped by an average of 4.81%, while water tariffs were reduced by 3.06%.
The Ghanaian government office, in a statement, said the review was conducted in line with its mandate to adjust tariffs quarterly to reflect prevailing economic conditions and operational factors affecting utility service providers in the country.
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The PURC explained that the quarterly reviews track movements in indicators such as the cedi's strength relative to the dollar, the inflation rate in Ghana, the electricity generation mix, as well as the cost of fuel, specifically natural gas, which is used in thermal power generation.
The commission added that these adjustments were necessary to maintain the real value of tariffs so that utility service providers can remain financially viable while continuing to deliver reliable services to consumers.
Proposed increase in Distribution Service Charge
YEN.com.gh also previously reported that the Electricity Company of Ghana had proposed a 225% increase in its Distribution Service Charge.
The distributor had argued in September 2025 that the proposed increase was necessary to avert a major collapse and power outages (dumsor).
The ECG attributed its proposed increase in charges under the 2025-2030 Multi-Year Tariff Order to the impacts of illegal mining, aka galsmsey.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
