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Richmond Rockson

Also known as: Mr Rockson

Spokesperson for Ghana's Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, appearing in coverage of the April 2026 Akosombo substation fire and power infrastructure issues.

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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Spokesperson and Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has announced that the Ministry is installing 3,000 new transformers as part of efforts to strengthen electricity distribution across the country. …

    Energy Ministry installing new 3,000 transformers – Richmond Rockson

  3. Joy Online

    The Spokesperson and Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has stated that the December 2024 “dumsor” experienced under the former Akufo-Addo government was mainly a generation-related challenge. …

    December 2024 “dumsor” was a generation issue – Energy Ministry Spokesperson

  4. Joy Online

    The Spokesperson and Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has said that critical investments needed to strengthen Ghana’s energy infrastructure were not sufficiently made during the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government. …

    Investment gaps under erstwhile government affected energy sector – Richmond Rockson
Politics

High Court orders police to pay GHC150k for #OccupyJulorbiHouse arrests

The News

A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.

Why it matters

High Court ruling against police misconduct and award of damages to journalists upholds constitutional rights and media freedom—a landmark accountability decision.

5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. High Court orders police to pay GHC150k for #OccupyJulorbiHouse arrests

    A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Fuel prices rise significantly from May 16 amid cedi pressure

    Petrol is expected to increase by 5.29–7.30% to GHC 15.42 per litre, diesel by up to 7.30% to GHC 17.83 per litre, and LPG by 3% to GHC 17.10 per kilogramme, driven by higher international oil prices and cedi depreciation of 0.95% against the US dollar in the May 16 pricing window.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government extends fuel price subsidy after May cabinet review

    The Government has extended its fuel price intervention beyond its initial May 15 deadline, continuing to absorb GHS1.07 per litre on diesel effective May 16, 2026, to cushion consumers from rising international petroleum prices. The extended measure is expected to remain in force for two pricing windows, subject to further review.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Energy Ministry launches nationwide power substation safety audit

    The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has launched a nationwide forensic safety exercise across all power substations following a fire at the GRIDCo substation within the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam complex on April 23, 2026, and to support the replacement of more than 3,000 transformers. According to the Ministry's spokesperson, the government has reduced load shedding since January 2025 and shifted to natural gas from liquid fuel to reduce power generation costs.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 1 May

  1. GRIDCo CEO Mark Awuah Baah suspended after Akosombo substation fire

    The GRIDCo CEO has been asked to step aside pending investigation into a fire at the Akosombo substation that knocked out an estimated 720 to 1,000 megawatts from Ghana's national grid. The incident has created an immediate deficit of about 1,000 MW, approximately one-fifth of Ghana's average peak demand.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Three Akosombo hydro units restored after GRIDCO fire

    The Ministry of Energy confirmed that three of six generation units at Akosombo hydro plant have been restored to service four days after a fire destroyed the substation's control room, reducing the nation's power evacuation capacity. The restoration represents 50% recovery of Akosombo's generation capacity, achieved through engineers bypassing incinerated infrastructure under extreme pressure.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Fire at Akosombo station reduces capacity; repairs expected by week end

    Following a fire outbreak at Akosombo generating station, only two units remain operational, according to the Energy Ministry. Engineering teams are working around the clock with expectations that full stabilisation efforts will be concluded by the end of the week.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. Energy Ministry assures power restoration after Akosombo fire

    Following a fire at the Akosombo substation switchyard on April 23 that disrupted transmission and affected key power infrastructure, the Energy Ministry's spokesman assured Ghanaians that government is working to stabilise power supply and restore electricity in affected areas while addressing long-term structural challenges in power generation and distribution.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Power supply to normalise by week's end after Akosombo fire

    A fire at Ghana Grid Company's Akosombo substation caused widespread power outages by damaging the control room and other critical infrastructure. The Energy Ministry says engineers are implementing a temporary bypass system to restore supply within the week, while permanent reconstruction will take months.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Energy Ministry shuts Akosombo Dam after GRIDCo substation fire

    The Ministry of Energy confirmed that Akosombo Dam has been completely shut down following a fire at the Ghana Grid Company substation in Akosombo on Thursday, April 23, which destroyed the switch yard and primary control room, causing widespread power outages nationwide.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Energy Ministry installing 3,000 new transformers nationwide

    The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is installing 3,000 new transformers to strengthen electricity distribution and improve reliability across the country, according to the Ministry's Spokesperson Richmond Rockson.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. December 2024 power cuts were generation capacity issue

    The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition's Spokesperson stated that December 2024 power outages under the previous government stemmed from weaknesses in generation capacity rather than distribution, with constraints in electricity production placing pressure on the national grid.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Energy ministry official blames previous government for infrastructure investment gaps

    Richmond Rockson, Spokesperson at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, said critical investments needed to strengthen Ghana's energy infrastructure were not sufficiently made during the Akufo-Addo government, contributing to challenges in meeting demand and maintaining stability.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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