Parts of Accra to experience power interruption on Sunday for emergency GRIDCo tower restoration
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.
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has announced that certain areas in Greater Accra will experience a power interruption on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as part of an emergency restoration effort. This interruption, set to occur between 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., is necessary to replace a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV line at Ashaiman.
The tower was damaged when a fuel tanker exploded during welding operations within the transmission line's Right-of-Way. GRIDCo expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and thanked the public for their patience. The company warned against any interference with transmission line corridors, citing relevant regulations. Following a directive from the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, individuals, businesses, and other entities must cease unauthorized activities in transmission line Rights-of-Way across the country within one month. GRIDCo pledged to enforce this law in collaboration with local authorities and security agencies.
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