Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the restoration of two generating units at the Akosombo Dam following recent disruptions to power supply.
The development comes after a fire incident at the Akosombo substation, which affected power evacuation and temporarily reduced electricity generation from the facility.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on April 27, 2026, the minister confirmed that engineers had made significant progress through emergency technical interventions.
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“I am pleased to report that the first generating unit was successfully restored yesterday, and the second unit has also been synchronised,” he stated.
According to him, work is ongoing to bring the remaining units back online as quickly and safely as possible.
The Akosombo Dam remains Ghana’s largest source of electricity, and the disruption led to widespread outages in several parts of the country, including the Ashanti, Central, and Tema enclaves.
Dr. Jinapor described the incident as a major setback, noting that the temporary loss of capacity created significant supply challenges.
“This unfortunate situation resulted in severe supply constraints not witnessed in recent times,” he said.
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He also commended engineers and technical teams for their efforts in restoring operations under difficult conditions, highlighting their dedication and professionalism.
The restoration of the two units is expected to ease pressure on the national grid and gradually improve power stability while work continues on the remaining units.
Authorities say full restoration remains a priority as efforts continue to stabilise electricity supply across the country.
