The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra, Ghana became suffered a power outage after heavy downpour on Tuesday, March 26, 2025.
The sudden loss of electricity disrupted airport operations, leading to delays in both arrivals and departures.
Passengers faced inconveniences as check-in systems and security screenings were temporarily halted.
But in a brief statement, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) addressed the situation, stating that backup generators, which typically activate within seconds, took longer than usual due to an electrical system fault.
“The backup power generating system came on as expected, but an electrical system fault prevented the deployment of power to the terminal. Power was fully restored at 18.19hrs.
“Management extends its sincere apologies to passengers who were affected by the brief downtime and reiterates its commitment to provide seamless passenger facilitation at the airport.”
Read some comments below:
@HannielM – I’m sure it’s due to the heavy downpour cos plenty trees has fallen down in my area..so I guess there is a fault somewhere..
@1_James_ab – Somebody ein house people at work gidigidi
@DonaldBlk – What a disgraced country, Dumsor, Galamsey, water shortage, dollar rising etc. God help us
@thegud_neighbor – Make them shout ɛyɛ zu, the lights go come back on
@Emmaarthur64 – Very sad
Watch video:
All airline Check-in processes at the Kotoka International Airport have come to a standstill following a power disruption at the facility.
Frustration building up as some travelers have reportedly been left stranded at the airport for nearly an hour. pic.twitter.com/vPZTSk0SnU
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) March 25, 2025
