Also known as: Minister Jinapor · Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor · Dr. Jinapor · Energy Minister John Jinapor · Dr John Jinapor · Mr John Jinapor · Dr. John Jinapor
Energy Minister heading Ghana's power sector during 2026 energy supply crisis and infrastructure recovery efforts.
… John Jinapor, brought together senior government officials, energy sector leaders, and members of the AETC Board of Directors with a focus of advancing Africa’s energy sovereignty, innovation capacity, and industrial transformation. …
… The CPP also urged the Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, to direct the immediate cutting of electricity supply to all flooded areas where water has reached electrical poles and installations, to prevent possible electrocution. …
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has said the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will significantly boost Ghana’s energy security while creating hundreds of additional jobs for Ghanaians. …
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will increase its refining capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its second phase. …
… The Energy Minister, Mr John Jinapor, dropped the hint during President John Dramani Mahama’s high-profile “Resetting Ghana” citizens’ engagement tour in the Savannah Region on Saturday, 23 May 2026. …
… In a communication dated March 25, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, a copy of which the Daily Graphic has seen, the VRA/NEDCo staff groups said they arrived at their conclusion after “thorough examination of the Guiding Framework” o …
… The requiem mass was attended by several high-profile personalities, including Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources; John Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition; George Sipa Yankey, former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas Company; Kwam …
The Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu and Minister for Energy, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has appealed to supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to exercise patience with the government, assuring them that efforts are underway to improve livelihoods and create o …
Energy Minister John Jinapor, has announced that the government will this week release a comprehensive list of areas scheduled for transformer replacements as part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity distribution across the country. …
Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians that the country’s energy supply is currently stable, despite recent concerns over power reliability and infrastructure challenges following the Akosombo dam fire incident. …
The Africa Energy Technology Centre presented its strategic vision for Africa's energy future to President John Dramani Mahama, focused on advancing African energy sovereignty, innovation, and industrial transformation. The Centre aims to reposition Africa from a consumer of imported energy technologies to a producer, innovator, and exporter of sustainable energy solutions through local innovation and technology manufacturing.
The Africa Energy Technology Centre presented its strategic vision for Africa's energy future to President John Dramani Mahama, focused on advancing African energy sovereignty, innovation, and industrial transformation. The Centre aims to reposition Africa from a consumer of imported energy technologies to a producer, innovator, and exporter of sustainable energy solutions through local innovation and technology manufacturing.
The Convention People's Party has described flooding in Accra on June 29, 2026, as a "self-inflicted" disaster caused by indiscriminate building on waterways and garbage dumping into drainage systems, urging government to deploy the Navy and speedboats for rescue and to cut electricity in flooded areas to prevent electrocution.
Ghana's Energy Minister John Jinapor said the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will create 1,500 jobs and strengthen the country's energy security by reducing dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
Ghana's Energy Minister announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will expand its refining capacity from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its second phase, a move he said will enhance Ghana's petroleum refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products.
The Ministry of Energy has forecast a rebound in crude oil production after five consecutive years of decline, backed by $3.5 billion in capital-intensive investments including a $1.5 billion agreement with Italian energy company Eni and a $2 billion development agreement with Jubilee Partners.
Staff groups at the Volta River Authority and Northern Electricity Distribution Company have rejected a government proposal for Private-Sector Participation in northern power distribution, saying it would transfer operational control to private entities while leaving structural challenges unaddressed and leaving NEDCo workers idle. They argue the arrangement, which would split asset management between NEDCo and a private participant, would compromise supply reliability and service quality, and amounts to "full privatisation disguised as participation."
A requiem mass was held for the late Professor Kofi Blay, father of Ghana National Gas Company CEO Judith Adjoba Blay, who died after a short illness. His mortal remains were interred at Esiama Catholic Cemetery following the mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral, attended by high-profile personalities including ministers and former energy sector leaders.
Dr. John Jinapor appealed to NDC supporters in the Savannah Region to exercise patience with the government, acknowledging expectations for jobs and economic support while cautioning against violence or division within the party. He noted that the government is implementing interventions including funding 2,000 bags of fertiliser and 2,000 bags of weedicides for farmers, and preparing to provide pipe-borne water and improve roads in the area.
Energy Minister John Jinapor announced that the government will this week release a comprehensive list of areas scheduled for transformer replacements to improve electricity distribution and enhance transparency. The minister said 140 new transformers have already been installed, with an additional 300 set to be deployed in the coming weeks.
Energy Minister John Jinapor has assured Ghanaians that the country's energy supply is currently stable despite recent concerns, praising VRA and GRIDCo staff efforts. He noted government is installing over 2,500 new transformers nationwide to strengthen the power distribution network.
Energy Minister John Jinapor announced that all power generation units affected by a recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service. Engineers and emergency response teams from GRIDCo, VRA, and ECG worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid.
President John Dramani Mahama recommended automatic employment for a female NSS person who distinguished herself during recovery efforts after a fire at the Akosombo substation. The President commended engineers and technical teams for their swift response in restoring power and noted that the NSS personnel demonstrated exceptional dedication warranting reward for their commitment to stabilising the national grid.
Following a fire that damaged critical control units at Akosombo Dam's switchyard, the government has announced plans to construct an ultra-modern power control centre to strengthen electricity management and prevent future disruptions. Energy Minister John Jinapor said engineers are restoring affected units, and once operational, a new control centre with advanced technology and compartmentalised design will be built.
Ghana's Akosombo hydropower plant has restored at least 550 megawatts after engineers brought a fourth unit back online, recovering more than half of the roughly 1,000 MW lost in an April 23 control room fire. Work is ongoing to bring remaining units and transmission lines back to full capacity.
The Minority in Parliament has criticized the government's suspension of the GRIDCo CEO following a fire at Akosombo that disrupted power transmission, arguing that administrative actions alone do not address the underlying challenges facing Ghana's electricity supply system.
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for Energy Minister John Jinapor to appear before the full House to account for the power sector's challenges, including generation capacity, transmission constraints, debts to Independent Power Producers, and the Energy Sector Recovery Programme implementation. The Minority argues that press briefings and executive engagements do not fulfil Parliament's constitutional oversight mandate.
The Minority in Parliament accused the government of misleading Ghanaians by describing a nationwide power supply crisis as routine maintenance and transformer upgrades, arguing the situation stems from policy failures and non-execution of the Energy Sector Recovery Programme rather than engineering schedules.
The Minority in Parliament says government still owes Independent Power Producers more than $500 million and fuel suppliers over $200 million, contradicting official claims that power sector debts have been cleared. The Minority is demanding that the Ministers for Energy and Finance appear before Parliament to present a comprehensive and independently verified breakdown of the sector's finances, including how funds from the Dumsor levy have been collected and spent.
Energy economist Kofi Ntow Kwaning has called for the establishment of clear and reliable timelines for power restoration, arguing that continued uncertainty is hampering planning for businesses, industries, and households. He urged authorities to provide a structured and transparent outlook to guide public expectations, even as technical teams assess interventions.
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.
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.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for a clear load-shedding timetable and disputed the government's attribution of ongoing power outages solely to a fire at Akosombo that damaged six switches and removed about 1,000 megawatts from the grid. Deputy Ranking Member Collins Adomako Mensah said the outages predate the incident and stem from broader system instability, with the fire merely worsening an already fragile situation.
Energy Minister John Jinapor will brief the nation on developments in the electricity distribution sector, including a recent fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre and leadership changes at the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region. The GRIDCo CEO has been instructed to step aside pending investigations into the fire, which has caused power outages in several regions.
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor will hold a press briefing on April 27 to update the public on recent developments in the electricity distribution sector, including a fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre and leadership changes at the Electricity Company of Ghana. The briefing will address the fire incident and steps being taken to resolve ongoing power sector issues, as the GRIDCo CEO has been instructed to step aside pending investigations.
The Electricity Company of Ghana's Ashanti Region leadership has been reshuffled to improve accountability and operational efficiency following repeated complaints about power cuts. The changes coincide with a fire at Akosombo substation switchyard on April 23 that knocked out 720–1,000 megawatts of transmission capacity and may take up to five days to fully restore.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has directed the CEO of Ghana Grid Company to step aside pending investigations into a fire incident at the Akosombo power control centre. The minister is scheduled to brief the media on recent developments in electricity distribution.
Following a fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre that partly affected power supply, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition ordered the CEO of Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to step aside pending a full investigation. There has also been a major shake-up in the ECG's Ashanti Region leadership.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has asked the CEO of Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to step aside pending investigations into a fire incident at Akosombo power control center. There has also been a major shake-up in the leadership of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region.