The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says the ongoing power interruptions are only temporary, as work to stabilise the national grid is still in progress.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reassured the public that the ongoing electricity interruptions in some parts of the country are only temporary and are part of measures aimed at improving the stability of the national power grid.

The General Manager for External Communications at ECG, Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, said the situation is still “fluid” as engineers continue repair and restoration works on key parts of the electricity system.

He told Joy FM’s Midday News on Wednesday, April 29, that ongoing work, including the restoration of a unit at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam, is causing intermittent power cuts in various locations.

He explained that “the fourth unit is currently being restored,” and added that “the situation remains fluid, so some outages are expected as system repairs continue.”

He also pointed out that there are existing technical problems within parts of the distribution network, especially with transformers and switching systems, which are being repaired or replaced.

“There are some issues within the network,” he said. “Some transformers are being changed, and because of this, certain areas will need to be temporarily switched off.”

Dr Ayiku further noted that power outages may not always strictly follow scheduled times because engineers make real-time adjustments to maintain system stability.

He referenced Dansoman, where some residents experienced shorter outage periods than expected.

“They were off around 7 p.m., came back at about 10 p.m., and have since had electricity, even though the schedule indicated otherwise,” he said.

He explained that such changes are part of ongoing efforts to balance repair work with maintaining a stable power supply.

This clarification comes amid growing public concern, as households, businesses, and students—especially those preparing for national exams—continue to be affected by irregular electricity supply.

Despite the inconvenience, ECG maintains that the ongoing technical interventions will ultimately lead to a more reliable and stable power supply in the near future.