Dumsor Alert: Abeka Junction, Alajo and 36 Other Areas to Experience Power Outage on August 23

• The Electricity Company of Ghana scheduled a planned maintenance exercise that will cut power to dozens of communities across Accra
• The outage is set to last eight hours on Sunday, August 23, 2026, running from 9am to 5pm
• ECG listed 38 affected areas spanning parts of North Kaneshie, Tesano, Pobiman and several industrial zones

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a planned maintenance exercise that will result in a temporary power outage affecting 38 communities in and around Accra on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

The interruption is scheduled to run from 9am to 5pm, lasting a total of eight hours. ECG stated that the exercise is intended to improve service delivery across its network.

Areas affected by Dumsor on August 23 outage

The outage will cover a wide stretch of communities, including Doblo, Nsuma, Satelite, Sapeiman, Medie, Kotoku, Pobiman, Blue Skies, Hebron, Ahodwo, Fotobi, Pakrom, Obudan, Kwasikrom, Police Depot, Tesano, Abeka Junction, parts of Alajo, Caprice, Army Wireless, North Kaneshie, Santana Market and Abeka Free Pipe.

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Several industrial and commercial establishments are also on the list, among them Kouttam, Poly Product, Kane Em, Duraplast, Romarang, Forewin Ghana Ltd, Decor Plast, Burger King and Gihoc Distillery, along with surrounding areas.

ECG apologises for the inconvenience

In its notice, ECG acknowledged that the interruption would cause disruption to residents and businesses in the affected zones. The company expressed regret over the inconvenience the exercise would bring, urging those in the listed communities to make the necessary arrangements ahead of Sunday's outage.

Residents and businesses in affected areas are advised to store water and make alternative plans for electricity-dependent activities during the eight-hour window.

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Government’s plan to tackle dumsor

The government says it is taking steps to tackle the power cuts that have been disrupting daily life for homes and businesses across the country.

The Ministry of Energy has announced an 18-month intervention programme expected to cost at least GH¢4 billion. The plan is aimed at improving the reliability of Ghana’s power supply and reducing the frequent outages.

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As part of the first phase, 11 power station transformers will be installed across the Greater Accra Region, with another 30 transformers expected to be deployed within the same period.

The second phase, which is expected to take between three and six months, will focus on replacing about 2,000 deteriorated electricity poles in various parts of the country.

The final phase will tackle some of the major weaknesses in the country’s power infrastructure. About GH¢2 billion has been earmarked for work on 33-kilovolt feeders and other regional system upgrades, with the work expected to be completed within 18 months.

Energy Minister explains what is behind the recent dumsor

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh wrote about Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has pointed to a temporary technical arrangement at the Akosombo power plant as the main reason behind the recent intermittent blackouts.

According to the minister, the temporary control system was introduced after a fire and explosion at the GRIDCo substation at Akosombo in April.

Source: YEN.com.gh