See areas to be affected by GRIDCo’s planned 15-hour power outage today
Several communities and businesses in the Greater Accra Region are expected to experience a prolonged power interruption today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) undertakes critical work to replace a transmission tower damaged in a tanker explosion.
Several communities and businesses in Ghana's Greater Accra Region are set to endure a 15-hour power outage on Sunday, August 23, 2026, due to GRIDCo's efforts to repair a transmission tower damaged in a tanker explosion. The shutdown, spanning from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m., will impact parts of Accra West and Accra East operational areas under the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Communities within Accra West, such as James Town, Mamprobi, Chorkor, Sempe, Kaneshie, North Industrial Area, Okaishie, Agbogbloshie, Kantamanto, Adabraka, and Ridge, will be affected. In Accra East, Nima Township, Kanda Highway, Estate, Kokomlemle, Sulana, Circle, Madina Township, Okponglo, Cantonment, and Osu Oxford Street are expected to experience the outage.
GRIDCo emphasizes that the shutdown is critical for the safety of its engineering and technical teams, who are replacing the damaged tower. The company is working closely with ECG to minimize the duration of the outage and restore power promptly. The tower's replacement is crucial to maintain the reliability and safety of the electricity supply system. GRIDCo apologizes for the inconvenience and requests the patience and understanding of the affected customers and businesses.
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