Residents and businesses across parts of the Ashanti and Western Regions are bracing for disruption as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced urgent, unplanned maintenance works scheduled for today, Tuesday, May 5.
The sudden announcement has triggered concern among households and entrepreneurs who fear significant interruptions to daily activities, with many scrambling to make last-minute adjustments. According to ECG, the emergency maintenance is necessary to address critical technical faults and prevent a potential widespread power crisis.
Areas expected to be affected could experience prolonged outages as engineers work around the clock to stabilize the power network. While ECG has assured the public that the intervention is essential to safeguard the electricity supply, the lack of advance notice has sparked frustration and uncertainty.
Small business owners, in particular, are worried about potential losses, especially those reliant on constant power such as cold storage operators, welders, and digital service providers. Many are calling for quicker communication and contingency plans to minimize the impact.
ECG is urging residents in the affected regions to unplug sensitive electrical appliances during the maintenance period to avoid damage when power is restored. The company has also appealed for patience, emphasizing that the emergency works are in the public’s long-term interest.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on how swiftly power can be restored—and whether this emergency intervention will prevent bigger outages in the days ahead.
