Widespread power cuts hit parts of Ghana

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced that a disturbance on the National Interconnected Transmission System triggered widespread power supply interruptions across the country in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

In a press statement, GRIDCo said the incident occurred at approximately 3:11 a.m., triggering the simultaneous shutdown of some power generation plants on the national grid.

“The disturbance resulted in the simultaneous tripping of some generating plants across the national power system, leading to interruption of electricity supply,” the company said.

According to GRIDCo, the disruption prompted the activation of its established system restoration procedures.

The company said its engineers and system operators are working continuously, in close collaboration with power sector stakeholders, to restore electricity within the shortest possible time without compromising safety.

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GRIDCo also disclosed that a comprehensive technical investigation has commenced to determine the precise cause of the system disturbance.

“We remain fully committed to restoring supply to all affected customers as quickly and safely as possible and will provide further updates as more information becomes available,” the statement added.

GRIDCO apologised for the inconvenience caused and expressed appreciation to the public for their patience and understanding as restoration efforts continue.

DR/SA