The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has initiated a full-scale investigation into the fire outbreak at its Akosombo Substation in the Eastern Region, which disrupted electricity supply to several parts of the country. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 23, is reported to have damaged critical components within the facility, raising concerns about the stability of power transmission in affected areas.
Although the exact cause of the blaze is yet to be determined, GRIDCo has confirmed that preliminary assessments are underway to establish the origin of the incident and evaluate the extent of the damage.
In an official statement, the company acknowledged the impact of the outage on households, businesses, and essential services, noting that the disruption has led to intermittent power supply in some regions. GRIDCo emphasised that such incidents, although rare, require immediate and coordinated technical intervention to prevent further complications within the national grid.
The Akosombo Substation plays a critical role in Ghana’s power transmission network, serving as a major hub for distributing electricity from key generation sources to various parts of the country. GRIDCo assured the public that its engineers and technical teams have been deployed to the site and are working around the clock to stabilise the system.
According to the company, efforts are currently focused on isolating the affected components, restoring system balance, and ensuring that power is gradually reinstated to impacted areas.
The company further reiterated its commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient power transmission network, adding that safety protocols are being strictly observed throughout the restoration process. GRIDCo also noted that updates will be provided as investigations progress and as the power supply is fully restored.
Source: Bervelyn Longdon
