GRIDCo Schedules 15-Hour Power Outage Across Greater Accra for Critical Transmission Tower Repairs

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced a significant 15-hour power interruption scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026, affecting several major communities across the Greater Accra Region. The outage, which is expected to run from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs on a transmission tower located along the 161kV Tema-Achimota transmission line. The infrastructure was severely damaged at the Ashaiman section following a tanker explosion caused by a welding incident, necessitating a complete replacement of the affected tower to ensure the continued stability of the national grid.

Residents and businesses in both the Accra East and Accra West operational areas of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will be impacted by the exercise. Specific communities identified include James Town, Mamprobi, Nima Township, Kanda, Madina Township, and surrounding environs. GRIDCo has emphasized that the 15-hour window is critical for the safe completion of the technical works, and the company is collaborating closely with the ECG to manage the load and mitigate the impact on essential services during the repair period.

In addition to the emergency works in Accra, the Electricity Company of Ghana has also scheduled a series of separate maintenance exercises in the Tema and Ashanti regions. These maintenance activities are slated for August 22, 25, and 26, with planned outages lasting between three and eight hours. Communities such as Sege, Koluador, and Abankeseso are among those expected to experience temporary disruptions. These routine maintenance works are part of a broader effort by the ECG to improve service delivery and upgrade aging infrastructure to prevent unplanned outages in the future.

Both GRIDCo and ECG have expressed regret for the inconvenience these planned and emergency interruptions will cause to the public. Officials have urged residents in the affected areas to take the necessary precautions and plan their activities accordingly for the duration of the works. The power utility companies have requested the patience and cooperation of all stakeholders as they work to restore the integrity of the transmission system and enhance the reliability of the electricity supply across the country.