The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has directed the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Grid Company Limited, Mark Awuah Baah, to step aside pending investigations into a fire outbreak at the Akosombo power control centre.
The directive, issued on April 26, 2026, is intended to allow for an independent and unhindered probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised concerns about operational safety and system reliability within Ghana’s power transmission network.
Ing. Baah, who has been serving as Acting CEO since February 2025, brings over 28 years of experience in the power sector.
His expertise spans system dispatch operations, planning, and management, making him a key figure in Ghana’s electricity transmission landscape.
Meanwhile, the developments at GRIDCo come alongside a significant shake-up within the Ashanti Regional leadership of the Electricity Company of Ghana, signaling broader changes within the country’s power distribution and management structure.
Authorities have yet to disclose the full extent of damage caused by the fire at the Akosombo facility, but the incident has prompted swift action from the Energy Ministry amid ongoing efforts to ensure stability in electricity supply nationwide.
The Minister is expected to provide further details at a major press briefing scheduled for 2:00 pm on April 27, 2026, where he will address recent developments in electricity distribution and outline steps being taken to strengthen oversight and operational efficiency in the sector.
By 1960news.com
