Some parts of the Greater Accra Region will experience a blackout from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 18, according to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).In a press statement dated Wednesday, May 14, the ECG explained that the electricity disruption has become necessary as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) will undergo planned maintenance work at the Mallam Bulk Supply Point.Areas to be affected during the planned maintenance are Odorkor, Awoshie, Sakaman, Mallam, Darkuman,Santamaria, Kwashieman, Sowutuom, Ablekuma, Abora, Joma, Manhian, Gbawe, Weija.The rest are West Hills Mall, Obligo, Anyaa, Bortianor, McCarthy Hills, Mandela, Sunda Industries, Tuba Dunkonaa and Dandoman.

The energy-distributing company has extended apologies to residents in the affected areas, emphasizing that the temporary power cut will aid in improving the quality of electricity supply in the country.In recent times, major parts of the country have been experiencing intermittent power outages. This has prompted calls by members of the general public for immediate fixing by the government.