Dumsor: ECG Releases Schedule For Maintenance Power Cuts on April 23, Tema to be Hardest Hit
- ECG has scheduled maintenance outages on April 23 across Tema, the Central Region, and parts of Accra
- The power supply disruptions will aim to enhance grid stability and service reliability for affected areas
- The planned outages will vary in duration, impacting numerous communities and local businesses
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The Electricity Company of Ghana has scheduled an extensive network of planned maintenance exercises across three regions for Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Graphic Online reported that engineers will undertake critical infrastructure upgrades that will temporarily disrupt power supply to dozens of communities in the Tema, Central, and Accra West regions.
Source: Facebook
According to advisories issued by the power distributor over the past several days, the coordinated works area aimed at enhancing service reliability and strengthening the stability of the national grid.
The outages will commence at 9:00 am across affected areas, with durations varying depending on the scope of works to be carried out at each location.
Areas affected by dumsor in Tema
In the Tema Region, two separate planned maintenance operations have been scheduled.
The first will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, affecting:
- Motorway Axle Bridge
- Nutri Foods
- DPS
- Toyota Sales Office
- Abattoir
- KICC
- Frosty Bite
- Cocobod Warehouse
A second exercise during the same timeframe will impact:
- First Bank at Ashaiman,
- Lashibi
- Community 19 Annex
- Klagon
Dumsor areas in the Central Region
In the Central Region, a planned maintenance operation will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, affecting: Afrangua Town
- Mpeseduadze
- Obokor
- Jedi
- Anoky
- Nananom
- New Nkusukum
- Mankessim
- Bafikrom
- MSTS
- Estates
Power cuts in Accra
In the Accra West Region, a planned maintenance exercise will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, affecting:
- Ablekuma Tigo Pole
- Ablekuma Curve
- Canary
- Adoagyiri Zongo
- Anyaa Deeper Life
- Gbawe Bulemin
- Gonse
- Joma
- Agbozume
- Darkuman Kokompe
In a post on Facebook, the power distributor also noted some power faults which have been causing disruptions.
Energy Ministry shares plan to address dumsor disruptions
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Energy announced an 18-month intervention programme to address the power cuts costing at least GH¢4 billion.
As part of this effort, 11 power station transformers are being installed across the Greater Accra Region, while an additional 30 transformers are expected to be deployed within the same period.
The second phase, expected to run from three to six months, will involve the replacement of about 2,000 deteriorated poles nationwide.
Mahama speaks on dumsor concerns
Amid the consistent power cuts, President John Mahama downplayed concerns that there was a power crisis.
The president assured a more stable power supply across the country as the government intensifies efforts to improve electricity delivery.
His recent remarks came during a visit to the Northern Electricity Distribution Company on April 19. The energy minister shared the photos on Facebook.
Source: Facebook
Citi News reported that the intervention will involve replacing old and faulty transformers.
ECG boss issues update on dumsor
YEN.com.gh reported that the Electricity Company of Ghana commented on the recent power supply issues that are
Speaking at a press conference on April 20, the company's manager, Kwame Kpekpena, apologised to Ghanaians over the power cuts.
His apology comes amid persistent power fluctuations in parts of the country, causing inconvenience and, in some cases, damage to homes and commercial activities.
Kpekpena assured the public that steps are being taken to resolve the reliability challenges facing the power distribution system.
Source: YEN.com.gh
