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Ghana’s Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a significant improvement in efforts to stabilise the national power supply, confirming that two generating units at the Akosombo Dam are back online following a recent substation fire.

Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 27 April 2026, he explained that emergency engineering interventions have accelerated repairs to damage caused by the incident, which had disrupted electricity transmission from the country’s largest hydroelectric facility.

He noted that progress has been quicker than anticipated. The first generating unit was restored the previous day, while a second unit was successfully synchronized with the national grid just hours before his briefing.

According to him, the return of these units is already helping to relieve power shortages experienced in parts of the Ashanti Region, the Central Region, and the Tema enclave over the past 48 hours.

The Minister further assured the public that restoration work is continuing, with technical teams working to safely bring the remaining units back into operation as soon as possible.

He commended engineers from the Volta River Authority and GRIDCo, many of whom have remained on site for several days under challenging conditions to restore functionality to the damaged system. Their dedication, professionalism, and resilience were strongly praised.

Jinapor also highlighted that innovative bypass solutions deployed during the emergency have proven effective, providing a reliable framework for full system recovery.

With two units now operational, attention has shifted to the remaining generators. Authorities remain optimistic that full restoration of Akosombo’s capacity will be achieved soon, paving the way for an end to load management and a return to stable electricity supply across the country.

Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 27 April 2026, he explained that emergency engineering interventions have accelerated repairs to damage caused by the incident, which had disrupted electricity transmission from the country’s largest hydroelectric facility.

He noted that progress has been quicker than anticipated. The first generating unit was restored the previous day, while a second unit was successfully synchronized with the national grid just hours before his briefing.

According to him, the return of these units is already helping to relieve power shortages experienced in parts of the Ashanti Region, the Central Region, and the Tema enclave over the past 48 hours.

The Minister further assured the public that restoration work is continuing, with technical teams working to safely bring the remaining units back into operation as soon as possible.

He commended engineers from the Volta River Authority and GRIDCo, many of whom have remained on site for several days under challenging conditions to restore functionality to the damaged system. Their dedication, professionalism, and resilience were strongly praised.

Jinapor also highlighted that innovative bypass solutions deployed during the emergency have proven effective, providing a reliable framework for full system recovery.

With two units now operational, attention has shifted to the remaining generators. Authorities remain optimistic that full restoration of Akosombo’s capacity will be achieved soon, paving the way for an end to load management and a return to stable electricity supply across the country.