GRIDCo and ECG announce planned power interruption in Central Region on October 24

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a planned maintenance exercise that will affect power supply to several communities in the Central Region on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
According to a joint statement from the two utility companies, the scheduled maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade transmission infrastructure, enhance system reliability, and prevent unplanned outages across the region.
In the Ekumfi District, the areas to be affected include:
Ekumfi Asaman, Ekumfi Egyankwaa, Ekumfi Otuam, Ekumfi Egyabenkwaa, Ekumfi Kontankora, Ekumfi Etseebaadu, Ekumfi Rabbi, Ekumfi Immuna, Ekumfi Safra Mpoano, Ekumfi Safra Kokodo, Ekumfi Owufa, and surrounding communities.
Similarly, in parts of the Gomoa District, the following areas will experience power interruptions between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.:
Gomoa Brofeyedu, Gomoa Oguan, Gomoa Antseadze, Gomoa Odumasi, Gomoa Manso, Gomoa Kyerenkwanta, Gomoa Obiri, Gomoa Amanful, Gomoa Formanya, Gomoa Kyeren, Gomoa Ngyeresi, Gomoa Brofo, Gomoa Sampa, Gomoa Adaa, Gomoa Ohuan, and their surrounding environs.
GRIDCo and ECG explained that the planned maintenance exercise aims to strengthen the power transmission network, ensure consistent and efficient power delivery, and reduce the likelihood of sudden outages caused by ageing infrastructure or technical faults.
The companies assured residents that all efforts have been made to minimise the impact of the exercise.
“Power will be restored promptly upon completion of the maintenance works,” the statement added.
Both organisations apologised for any inconvenience the temporary power outage may cause and urged affected customers to take necessary precautions and plan their activities accordingly during the scheduled period.
The power utilities reiterated their commitment to providing safe, stable, and reliable electricity to support homes, businesses, and institutions across the Central Region and the country at large.
Trending Business
It took NLA 9 years to generate GHS 3.065 billion -Razak Kojo Opoku to Fourth Estate
10:49Mozambique studies Ghana’s Goldbod model amid gold market reforms
03:53Energy Minister commends BOSTEnergies for strategic reforms and commitment to fuel security
03:16OPDAG calls for urgent action to stop smuggling of illegal vegetable oil into Ghana
17:52Damaged 161kV Aboadze–Tarkwa transmission line under repair-Energy Ministry
03:09GRIDCo and ECG announce planned power interruption in Central Region on October 24
17:41Cashew farmers urge gov't to intervene to save industry
18:01Prudential Bank staff stage sit-down protest over unfair salary adjustments
11:53Ghana needs strong gov't support to boost rice production — IFS
15:57Ghana’s economy ‘so far so excellent’ - Majority Leader touts strong gains
11:01