Power Outage Scheduled in Parts of Ashanti Today

Some communities in the Ashanti Region will experience a temporary power outage today, Sunday, May 3, 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) carries out emergency maintenance. According to ECG, the exercise will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of power supply in the area. Affected communities include Bantama, Kwadaso Nsoum, the Prempeh College area, Brigade (Complex), Akropong, Nyankyerenease, Bokankye, parts of Kokosu, Kegasi Estate, Esaase, Daaba, Owabi, Kwadaso, Asuoyeboah, Sepaase, Nkawie, Edwenase, Hiawu-Besease, Old Offinso, Ahenkro, Kwamang, Akrowa, Kodie, Apagya, Akrofrom, Kwenkwe, Aduman, Aduamoah, Denase, as well as the Headworks and nearby areas. Other affected areas include Akom and Barekese. ECG apologised for the inconvenience and advised residents and businesses in the affected communities to make the necessary preparations. Power supply is expected to be restored immediately after the maintenance work is completed.