The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Jinapor, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to step aside. The decision comes in the wake of a fire incident at the Akosombo power control center, which has raised concerns about operational safety and reliability in the country’s electricity distribution network.
In a Facebook post, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated that the move is intended to allow for thorough investigations into the incident without interference. The fire at Akosombo disrupted operations and has heightened public scrutiny of the energy sector’s management.
Meanwhile, there has been a major shake-up in the leadership of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region. Details of the restructuring have not yet been disclosed, but officials suggest it is part of broader efforts to strengthen accountability and improve service delivery.
Hon. John Jinapor is expected to hold a major press briefing at 2 p.m. today to address recent developments in electricity distribution, including the GRIDCo leadership changes and the ECG restructuring. The briefing is anticipated to outline government’s next steps in ensuring stability and efficiency in the sector.
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