The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has declared that his primary ambition is to guarantee a consistent, dependable, and continuous electricity supply for every citizen across Ghana.
Speaking at a press conference held in Accra on Monday, 27 April, the minister explained that while a devastating fire recently crippled the Akosombo substation, the nation’s remaining power plants continue to function.
Regarding the current crisis, Dr Jinapor stated, “I am determined to work with the team to overcome these challenges.”
He further acknowledged the significant strain the incident has placed on the national grid, adding, “Despite the loss of Akosombo, all the other plants are running, but it leaves a major deficit. I wish to assure you that I deeply empathise with you. We never saw it coming; we never anticipated it, but we will rise above this.”
Providing an update on the technical recovery efforts, the minister noted that “the first-generation unit was successfully installed yesterday. The second unit has also been brought and is generating power. The 3rd unit is undergoing installation.”
He also justified the reasons why Mark Awuah Baah, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), was asked to vacate his position whilst formal investigations into the fire are conducted.
He said it was in the interest of the GRIDCo boss to step aside.
The blaze, which broke out on 23 April 2026, resulted in a loss of between 720 and 1,000 megawatts from the national network.
The severity of this deficit necessitated a total halt of all electricity exports and triggered a comprehensive nationwide audit of Ghana’s energy infrastructure.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
