Akosombo Back!

In a Facebook post shared on Friday, May 1, 2026, the Minister said the country’s power system had been stabilised after engineers and emergency teams worked tirelessly to restore operations. According to him, the restoration effort was achieved through the dedication and commitment of engineers, technicians, and emergency response teams who worked around the clock in difficult circumstances. He described their efforts as a demonstration of discipline, professionalism, and patriotism in the face of significant challenges confronting the national grid. The Minister also commended the leadership and staff of key state power institutions, including Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority, and Electricity Company of Ghana, for their coordination and swift response in restoring power supply. He noted that the collaboration among the various agencies played a crucial role in securing stability within the energy sector. Dr Jinapor further stated that the successful restoration of the system reflected Ghana’s ability to depend on the expertise and resilience of its people during periods of national difficulty. He used the occasion to pray for the country’s engineers, the energy sector, and the nation as a whole.