Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a sweeping programme to overhaul Ghana’s electricity distribution infrastructure, citing years of underinvestment and rising demand as the root causes of recurring outages. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Mr. Jinapor said the country’s distribution network faces a “long-standing structural challenge,” with many transformers obsolete and overstretched. This, he explained, has led to overloads, low voltage, and frequent power disruptions. To address the situation, government has launched a nationwide Transformer Upgrade and Replacement Programme. As part of immediate interventions, 200 transformers were installed in April, with another...

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has reassured the public that Ghana’s energy sector remains strong despite recent interruptions in electricity supply nationwide. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, the Minister acknowledged the disruptions but emphasised government’s commitment to reinforcing the sector and ensuring long-term stability. He disclosed that two major setbacks had recently affected power delivery, but insisted that urgent measures were underway to resolve them. “We have recently experienced two setbacks that have impacted the power supply. While these incidents are unfortunate, they are being addressed with urgency and coordination. Our technical teams...

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a major breakthrough in efforts to stabilise the national grid, confirming that two generating units at the Akosombo Dam are back in service after last week’s substation fire. Delivering an update at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 27 April 2026, the Minister said the emergency interventions had progressed faster than expected, with the second unit synchronised just hours before his briefing. “I am pleased to report that, through emergency technical interventions [and] sheer determination, the first generating unit was successfully restored yesterday. This afternoon, I just received...

The Government of Ghana has conveyed its condolences to the Republic of Mali after a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions, including in the capital Bamako, left several casualties on Saturday, April 25. Among the dead is Mali’s Minister of Defence, General Sadio Camara, alongside military personnel and civilians. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana described the incident as a tragic turn of events and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The government emphasized that violent extremism “must have no place in our world” and called for stronger collective efforts to combat terrorism...

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has held a strategic engagement with the leadership of the Queen Mothers Association, comprising representatives from all sixteen regions of Ghana. The delegation, led by the Association’s President, Nana Otubea II, outlined the purpose of the group, stressing its role in uniting gazetted queen mothers nationwide to promote inclusivity, community development, and participation in national decision-making. The Association reaffirmed its commitment to partnering government in advancing development initiatives within their traditional areas. Highlighting their advocacy efforts, the Queen Mothers noted their contribution to the passage of the...

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...

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of one person in connection with the murder of an Indian national, Devendra Singh, in Kumasi. According to a statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters on April 26, 2026, the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations. The deceased had earlier been reported missing, prompting police efforts to locate him. On April 25, at about 2:00 p.m., officers received information that Singh’s vehicle had been found abandoned at the outskirts of Sabin Akrofuom, near Royal Lemosey Hospital. Upon inspection, police discovered his lifeless body in the boot of...

 Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned the Pognaa Piirima Maaluma ICT Centre in Sankana, Nadowli-Kaleo District, as part of activities marking the Kalibi Ganlaa Festival. The newly established facility is expected to expand digital access in the community by providing schoolchildren and residents with shared access to computers, reliable internet connectivity, digital learning resources, as well as training and technical support services. Speaking at the commissioning, the Vice President underscored the transformative role of technology in modern society. She noted that access to digital tools creates pathways to knowledge, broadens opportunities, and strengthens economic participation. “Digitally connected communities are...