Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Jinapor, is set to deliver a national address today, Monday, April 27, at 2 p.m., providing updates on recent developments in the country’s electricity sector.
The briefing follows growing concerns over power supply stability after a fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre disrupted the national grid, causing outages across several regions. The Minister is expected to outline the government’s response to the incident and measures being taken to restore reliable electricity.
A key issue likely to feature in the address is the directive for the CEO of Ghana Grid Company to step aside pending investigations into the fire. Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed the move, stating it is intended to allow for a thorough probe into the incident and its implications.
Additionally, the Minister is expected to comment on recent leadership changes within the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region, amid concerns about electricity distribution management following the disruption.
The address is anticipated to clarify ongoing challenges in the energy sector and reassure the public on steps being taken to stabilize power supply nationwide.