GRIDCo announces emergency power outage in parts of Greater Accra
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) has announced an emergency power interruption in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, August 16, 2026, to facilitate the replacement of a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line at Ashaiman. According to GRIDCo, the tower was damaged after a fuel tanker exploded while welding […]
GRIDCo, the Ghanaian power utility, has declared an emergency power outage in portions of Greater Accra on August 16, 2026, to replace a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV line at Ashaiman. The tower was destroyed when a fuel tanker exploded during welding operations on its tank within the Right-of-Way. Engineers and technicians will replace the damaged tower between 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., causing a temporary power disruption.
GRIDCo apologizes for the inconvenience and urges residents, businesses, and entities to avoid encroaching on transmission line corridors, as per the Transmission Line Protection Regulations. The company warns that unauthorized activities in these areas could lead to enforcement actions by the government.
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