The Energy Minister, John Jinapor, is scheduled to address the nation today, Monday, April 27, at 2 pm, to update the public on recent developments in the electricity distribution sector.
This briefing follows a string of significant incidents that have sparked concerns over the stability and management of the country’s power supply. These include the recent fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre and a leadership reshuffle within the Ashanti Regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
During the briefing, Minister Jinapor is expected to respond to questions regarding the Akosombo fire and clarify the measures being taken to resolve ongoing challenges in the power sector. His statement will likely elaborate on the government’s response to disruptions caused by the fire and offer insights into the recent management changes within the energy distribution framework.
GRIDCo CEO Suspended Pending Investigation
One major issue likely to be addressed is Jinapor’s directive for the CEO of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to step aside while investigations into the Akosombo fire are underway. The fire, which occurred earlier this week, has significantly disrupted the national electricity grid, causing power outages in multiple regions.
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced the suspension in a Facebook post, stating that the decision was made to enable a full investigation into the fire’s cause and its wider effects on the national grid.
Leadership Shake-Up at ECG
Another key topic expected to feature in the briefing is the leadership overhaul at ECG’s Ashanti Region branch. The restructuring comes amid concerns over the region’s capacity to manage electricity distribution effectively following the Akosombo incident and other persistent issues in the energy sector.
