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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a major breakthrough in efforts to stabilise Ghana’s power supply, confirming that two generating units at the Akosombo Dam are now back in operation following the recent substation fire.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 27, 2026, the Minister provided an update on emergency technical works carried out after the blaze disrupted power evacuation from the country’s largest hydroelectric facility.
According to Jinapor, recovery efforts are progressing faster than expected, with a second generating unit successfully synchronised to the national grid just hours before his address.
“I am pleased to report that, through emergency technical interventions and sheer determination, the first generating unit was successfully restored yesterday. This afternoon, I just received confirmation that the second unit has also been successfully synchronised,” he stated.
The return of the two units is expected to immediately reduce the supply deficit that contributed to widespread outages in parts of the Ashanti Region, Central Region, and the Tema enclave over the past two days.
The Minister assured the public that engineers are continuing around-the-clock efforts to restore the remaining units as quickly and safely as possible.
“Work is actively ongoing to bring the third and remaining units back into operation,” he added.
A key focus of the briefing was the dedication shown by engineers from the Volta River Authority and Ghana Grid Company Limited, many of whom have reportedly remained at the site for three consecutive days working under difficult conditions.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Ghana, I wish to commend and salute our engineers and technical teams who have remained on site, working tirelessly under extremely difficult conditions,” Jinapor said.
He praised their professionalism, commitment, and determination to maintain the stability of the national grid during a high-pressure situation.
With two units now fully operational, attention has shifted to restoring the remaining four units. The Minister indicated that innovative bypass technology introduced during the crisis has proven successful and is now guiding the full recovery process.
Officials are optimistic that the third unit will soon complete final testing and return to service.
Once all units are restored, Akosombo is expected to resume its full generation capacity of around 1,000 megawatts, which would bring an end to emergency load management measures and improve electricity reliability nationwide.
The recent fire at the substation raised serious concerns about Ghana’s power infrastructure, but the latest update offers renewed hope that normal supply levels could return sooner than expected.
As restoration efforts continue, many Ghanaians will be watching closely for further progress in bringing the national grid back to full strength.
