Accra: The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the full restoration of all power generation units following a fire outbreak in the control room at the Akosombo switchyard.
According to Ghana Web, John Jinapor made this announcement in a Facebook post on May 1, 2026, stating that the nation's power system has been stabilized after engineers, technicians, and emergency teams worked tirelessly to restore electricity to the national grid. The minister acknowledged the dedication, discipline, and commitment of the personnel involved in achieving this feat.
GRIDCo successfully restored 550 MW at Akosombo following the fire incident. John Jinapor declared, "Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service. In the face of a major system disruption and against all odds, our engineers, technicians, and emergency teams worked around the clock to restore power and stabilize the grid. Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured," he expressed in his Facebook post.
The energy minister also extended his profound gratitude to key state power institutions, including the Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), Volta River Authority (VRA), and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), for their effective coordination and swift response in restoring the power supply. He stated, "I extend my sincere appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG, and all supporting agencies whose coordination made this possible. This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people. May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation."
The minister's statement came in the wake of a fire outbreak in the control room at the Akosombo switchyard, which severely disrupted power evacuation from the dam and led to the loss of approximately 1,000 megawatts, marking one of the most significant shocks to the country's electricity system in recent years. Additionally, President John Dramani Mahama had paid a working visit to the substation on April 30, 2026, underscoring the gravity of the situation.