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See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on May 3, 4 & 5

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned maintenance exercises scheduled for this weekend and the beginning of next week, aimed at improving service reliability and infrastructure performance in parts of the Greater Accra Region.

The maintenance works will take place on Saturday, 3rd May; Sunday, 4th May; and Monday, 5th May, 2025, with each operation expected to cause temporary power outages in specific areas.

On Saturday, May 3, maintenance activities will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs and its surrounding areas are expected to be affected by the power disruption.

On Sunday, May 4, the ECG will extend its maintenance operations from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The affected areas on this day will include Airport Hills, Martey Tsuru, Obedibem, Mayfair Estate, and nearby communities.

The final leg of the maintenance will take place on Monday, May 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents of Lakeside Estate, New Legon, Dawu, Rosa Rosa, Akropong, Abiriw, Adukrom, Aperede, and the surrounding areas will be affected.

In all the notices issued via ECG’s official platforms, the company apologised for any inconvenience the maintenance may cause. “ECG regrets the inconvenience that will arise out of this exercise,” the company stated.

ECG has reiterated that these planned outages are essential to ensure continued efficiency and quality in power supply services. Customers in the affected areas are advised to take the necessary precautions and plan accordingly.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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