The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon John Jinapor, has ordered the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to vacate his post immediately, pending a full inquiry into the recent blaze at the Akosombo power control centre.
The directive comes as the government intensifies its scrutiny of the national power infrastructure following the significant damage sustained at the strategic hub.
While the specific cause of the fire remains under investigation, the decision to sideline the CEO suggests a rigorous approach to accountability within the energy sector.
Senior officials have indicated that the investigation will look into both the technical failures and the emergency response protocols in place at the time of the incident.
Parallel to the upheaval at GRIDCo, a sweeping reshuffle has hit the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region.
The leadership shake-up in the country’s second-most populous region is reportedly aimed at addressing persistent distribution challenges and improving operational efficiency.
Several high-ranking managers have been reassigned or replaced as part of a broader strategy to stabilise the regional grid.
The Ministry has been tight-lipped regarding the finer details of these personnel changes, but more clarity is expected shortly.
Hon John Jinapor is scheduled to host a major press briefing at 2pm tomorrow Monday, April 27, 2026, to address these developments and outline the government’s plan for the future of national electricity distribution.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
