ECG Announces 4-Hour Power Outage in Parts of Eastern Region on November 12
- The Electricity Company of Ghana announced a planned maintenance exercise affecting several communities in the Eastern Region
- ECG issued the notice on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, citing the need to improve service delivery in the region
- The outage is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, running from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled power interruption affecting several communities in the Eastern Region, set to last four hours on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The utility provider released the notice on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, explaining that the temporary outage stems from a planned maintenance exercise designed to enhance service delivery across the affected areas.
Source: UGC
Residents and businesses in the impacted communities can expect no electricity supply between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on that day.
Eastern Region communities facing the outage
The ECG listed the following areas as affected:
- Trado
- Ampekrom
- Oframasi
- Mpreaso Amanfrom
- Kwahu Nsabah
- Ohene Akura
- Asuoboni Rails
- Atibie Amanfrom
- Kwame Nkrumah
- Akutuase
- Awureasua
- Ekwaso
- Kadewaso
- Asuoso
- Jejeti Aboe
- New Jejeti
- Old Jejeti
- Apesika
- Sekyere
- Abekoase
- Subriso Bebume
- Ahankraso
- Enyiresi
- Nanapa
- Monsie, and Frimpongso.
ECG urges residents to prepare ahead
ECG expressed regret over any disruption the exercise may cause and called on residents and businesses within the listed communities to put appropriate measures in place ahead of the scheduled outage.
The company did not specify the nature of the technical works being carried out, but framed the interruption as a necessary step towards improving the reliability of electricity supply in the region.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to store water, charge essential devices, and make alternative arrangements for time-sensitive business operations before 8:30 a.m. on November 12.
Read the ECG's public notice on Facebook below:
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Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh had reported earlier that the Electricity Company of Ghana announced planned maintenance works affecting parts of the Central Region on Wednesday and Thursday.
The outages were scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days, with different areas affected each day.
ECG apologised for the disruption and urged residents and businesses in the affected communities to take necessary precautions.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
