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Saturday, 22 August 2026  |  Volta Region, Ghana

GRIDCo Announces Power Cut Across Parts of Greater Accra for Transmission Line Repairs

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Parts of the Greater Accra Region will experience a temporary power outage on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as the Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) carries out essential repair work on its transmission infrastructure.

​The maintenance phase focuses on restoring a 161kV Tema-Achimota line tower in Ashaiman, which sustained structural damage during a nearby tanker explosion.

​According to an official press release issued on Saturday, August 22, the scheduled disruption will run from 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

​GRIDCo explained that the planned shutdown is necessary to allow engineering and technical crews to safely replace damaged components and fully restore the transmission line's operational integrity.

​To help minimize disruption, GRIDCo is working alongside the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to manage load allocation and reduce the impact on residential and commercial customers throughout the affected zones.

​Expressing regret over the inconvenience, the utility provider asked the public for patience and cooperation while work continues to secure the region’s power grid.

Credit: 3News

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