The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, is scheduled to brief the nation today, Monday, April 27, at 2 p.m., to update the public on recent developments in the electricity distribution sector. The briefing follows a series of significant events that have heightened concerns about the stability and management of Ghana’s power supply, including the recent fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre and leadership changes within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region.
Minister Jinapor is expected to address questions regarding the Akosombo fire incident and outline measures being taken to resolve ongoing challenges in the sector. His statement will provide further details on the government’s response to the disruptions and clarify the implications of recent leadership adjustments within the energy distribution framework.
CEO of GRIDCo Suspended Amid Investigations
A key issue expected to feature in tomorrow’s briefing is Energy Minister John Jinapor’s directive for the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to step aside pending investigations into the recent fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre. The blaze, which broke out earlier this week, severely disrupted the national electricity grid and triggered outages across several regions. Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed the CEO’s suspension in a Facebook post, noting that the move was intended to allow for a thorough probe into the cause of the fire and its wider impact on the country’s power supply system.
Leadership Changes at ECG
Another key development that will be covered in the briefing is the leadership shake-up at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region. The shake-up follows concerns about the region’s ability to manage electricity distribution effectively in the wake of the Akosombo fire and ongoing challenges within the energy sector.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
