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Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku

Also known as: Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku · Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku · Dr Ayiku

2026-04-272026-10-29

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The General Manager for External Communications at ECG, Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, said the current situation remains “fluid” as engineers continue repair and restoration works on critical infrastructure within the power system. …

    ECG assures power outages are temporary as grid stabilisation works continue
  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Channel One TV on Sunday, April 26, General Manager for External Communications at ECG, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, stressed that the situation is still evolving and does not yet warrant a structured power rationing schedule. …

    ‘It’s a bit too early to call for dumsor timetable’ – ECG PRO

Thursday 8 October

  1. ECG warns of fake meter sales and mobile money fraud scams

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has warned customers against fraudsters posing as its staff to sell fake meters and demand payments through personal mobile money accounts. The company operates a fully cashless system and urges customers to use only official ECG channels and payment platforms.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. ECG warns of scams targeting customers with fake meters and MoMo calls

    Fraudsters are defrauding electricity customers through fake meter sales and phone calls demanding mobile money payments. The ECG has warned the public that the company runs a fully cashless system with payments only through the ECG Power App or shortcode *226#, and does not sell meters through individuals or ask customers to pay into personal mobile money wallets.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. ECG upgrades Batsonaa substation with GH¢34m transformer replacement

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has begun a GH¢34 million transformer replacement project at the Batsonaa Primary Substation in Accra, replacing two 26MVA transformers with higher-capacity 39MVA units as part of a nationwide infrastructure upgrade programme to improve electricity supply reliability and network capacity. The project is intended to address challenges such as intermittent power outages and low voltage in the area, which serves residential communities and a significant number of industries.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 30 May

  1. ECG to replace Batsonaa transformer, schedules two-day outage

    The Electricity Company of Ghana will replace the Batsonaa Primary Substation's 20/26 MVA transformer with a higher-capacity 30/39 MVA unit from May 31 to June 1, causing phased power interruptions lasting approximately six hours in affected communities as part of the Government's Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme.

    30 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. ECG to upgrade power network in Greater Kumasi by June 2026

    The Electricity Company of Ghana will upgrade key sub-transmission lines in Greater Kumasi by June 5, 2026, replacing 265 square millimetre conductors with larger 400 square millimetre ones to improve power supply reliability and voltage quality in the region.

    30 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 29 May

  1. ECG to complete major Kumasi power network upgrade by June 2026

    The Electricity Company of Ghana expects to finish upgrading key sub-transmission lines in Greater Kumasi by June 5, 2026, involving conductor replacements and cable improvements to strengthen electricity supply reliability, voltage quality, and network resilience in the Ashanti Region.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. ECG restores Afram Plains power after marine cable damage

    The Electricity Company of Ghana restored electricity supply to Afram Plains after a marine cable fault about 400 metres into the River Afram cut off power to Donkorkrom District. ECG deployed a specialised cable test van from Accra and, with community support and intervention from the District Chief Executive, used boats and divers to repair the submerged cable.

    30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. ECG restores Afram Plains power after marine cable damage

    The Electricity Company of Ghana restored electricity supply to Afram Plains after a marine cable fault 400 metres into the River Afram cut off power to Donkorkrom District. ECG deployed a specialized Cable Test Van from Accra and worked with local residents using boats and community divers to repair the submerged cable.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. ECG restores power to Afram Plains after marine cable fault

    The Electricity Company of Ghana restored electricity to the Afram Plains after a marine cable fault about 400 metres into the River Afram cut off power to Donkorkrom District. A specialized Cable Test Van from Accra helped locate the fault, with support from local residents and district leadership.

    30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. ECG restores Afram Plains power after underwater cable damage

    The Electricity Company of Ghana restored electricity to Afram Plains and Donkorkrom District following a major outage caused by damage to a marine cable about 400 metres into the River Afram. Engineers deployed a specialized Cable Test Van from Accra, and with support from the District Chief Executive and local divers, repaired the damaged cable using improvised joints and a temporary wharf.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. ECG says current power outages temporary amid grid repair work

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has assured the public that ongoing power outages are temporary and part of grid stabilisation efforts, including restoration of a unit at Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam and repairs to distribution network equipment such as transformers and switching systems.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. ECG says it is too early to announce load-shedding timetable

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has urged the public to remain calm over recent power supply fluctuations and says it is premature to introduce a load-shedding timetable. The company attributes recent intermittent electricity to repair works following a fire incident at the Akosombo substation, with engineers making steady progress in restoring the transmission network.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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