The recent power outages experienced in parts of Accra and other regions in Ghana have been attributed to maintenance issues by the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama.

Communities across various regions have endured erratic power supply for several weeks without prior notice from ECG, leading to frustration among residents.

Addressing the issue on Starr Chat with Bola Ray on Thursday, February 29, 2024, Mr Mahama clarified that the power outages were not due to fuel shortages but rather maintenance challenges faced by ECG.

"We are having major maintenance issues, the issue we are having now has nothing to do with fuel. You are relying on a power plant that is to give you about 360 megawatts then around 4 pm the gas emergency safety valve has a problem. What do you do? It is a machine," Mr. Mahama explained.

He further expressed regret over the lack of communication from ECG regarding the ongoing maintenance issues, acknowledging that the company should have provided timely updates to the public.

"I must apologize to Ghanaians, when it started we should actually have the confidence to have a chat with everybody and actually put out a statement," Mr. Mahama stated.

The assurance from the Managing Director comes as a relief to many affected residents, who have been grappling with the inconvenience caused by the power outages.

ECG has assured that efforts are underway to resolve the maintenance challenges and restore stable power supply to affected areas as soon as possible.