Underground Cable Fault Causes Power Outage in Kumasi – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a power outage affecting over 20 communities in Kumasi due to an underground cable fault.

In a notice issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, ECG said the outage is the result of an underground cable fault at Anwomaso behind the MTN Mast.

The affected areas include Ahenema Kokoben, parts of Santase, Bekwame, Brofoyedru, Adumasa, Kentikrono, CCC, Ayigya, Pakyi No.1&2, Wood Village, Daban, Sokoban and Ampabame.

Also impacted by the situation are Atonsu, Kuwait, Ayeduase, Kotei, Kotwi, Nkoransa, Deduako, Emina, Boadi, Chapatre, Aputuogya, Abuotem, Apramang and surrounding areas.

ECG assured affected customers that its engineers were working to rectify the fault and restore power supply.

“ECG regrets the inconvenience caused to the affected customers,” the statement added.

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