The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced an 8-hour planned power outage in parts of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to carry out maintenance works (yen.com.gh). The affected areas will experience the blackout during the specified time, which is part of routine infrastructure maintenance.
The ECG has not provided specific details on which exact locations within the Ashanti Region will be impacted by the outage. However, the company emphasized that the power cut is necessary to ensure the long-term reliability of the electricity supply.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to prepare for the interruption and manage their energy usage accordingly. The ECG has not indicated whether alternative power sources or emergency services will be available during the outage.
No further information has been released regarding the scope of the maintenance or potential impacts on daily activities. The company is expected to provide updates as the date approaches.
