Following emergency interventions at Akosombo Substation, the Energy Minister announced partial restoration of power, with two generating units successfully restored. Engineers are working to restore remaining units, with normalcy expected within the week.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at the Akosombo Substation damaged the control room responsible for power evacuation, leaving over 1,000 megawatts of power stranded and disrupting electricity supply across the country, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor confirmed. He described it as one of the most serious system shocks in recent times and said technical teams are working to stabilise the grid and restore supply.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister confirms that security agencies are conducting criminal investigations into a fire at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station on April 23, while a technical committee assesses the root cause. The government is not ruling out arson or other criminal activity.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews Research data shows Ghana faces a 37% dependable capacity deficit, with thermal plants generating 1,679 of 2,551 expected megawatts and hydropower producing only 403 of 1,411 expected megawatts, suggesting power generation shortfall rather than technical disruptions is the root cause of recent outages.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's energy minister presented government efforts to stabilise the power sector over fifteen months, citing a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts inherited in December 2024, alongside reforms in generation, transmission, and distribution. The statement addressed power challenges following an Akosombo substation fire, highlighting improved fuel supply, gas payments, and revenue collection improvements.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has assured Ghanaians of honest communication and regular updates on electricity supply challenges following a recent fire incident at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station. The incident has created a supply gap affecting parts of the country, with the situation described as fluid and difficult to predict through fixed load-shedding schedules.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition outlined government interventions in the power sector over the past 15 months, attributing recent electricity disruptions to technical challenges at Akosombo Substation while assuring restoration efforts. He noted that when the current administration took office in December 2024, the sector faced a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts, which coordinated reforms across generation, transmission, and distribution—including improved payments to Independent Power Producers and stabilised fuel supply—have since helped address.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has urged the public to remain calm over recent power supply fluctuations and says it is premature to introduce a load-shedding timetable. The company attributes recent intermittent electricity to repair works following a fire incident at the Akosombo substation, with engineers making steady progress in restoring the transmission network.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has scheduled a seven-hour planned maintenance in the Western Region on Monday, April 27, affecting dozens of communities. This follows a fire outbreak at GRIDCo's Akosombo substation on Sunday that has reduced power supply to the Central Region.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a recent explosion and fire at the Akosombo substation of GRIDCo, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has directed a nationwide audit of all energy installations to assess operational readiness and safety of critical infrastructure. The audit, taking effect from Monday, will involve key stakeholders and focus on safety standards, maintenance systems, and emergency response preparedness.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →