Energy Minister to address public on developments in electricity sector on April 27
John Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, is set to hold a major press briefing on Monday, April 27, at 2:00 PM to update the public on recent developments in Ghana's electricity distribution sector. The briefing comes in response to a series of significant events that have raised concerns about the stability and management of the country's power supply. These events include the recent fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre and a leadership shake-up within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region.
The briefing will offer Minister Jinapor the opportunity to address questions surrounding the fire incident at Akosombo, as well as provide clarification on the steps being taken to address ongoing issues within the power sector. John Jinapor instructed the CEO of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to step aside, pending investigations into the fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, confirmed the CEO's suspension in a post shared on Facebook, explaining that the decision was taken to facilitate a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire and its broader implications on the national electricity grid.
The leadership shake-up at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region will also be covered in the briefing. 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.
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Energy Minister John Jinapor will address the public on April 27 regarding Ghana's electricity sector. This briefing follows significant events that have raised concerns about the stability and management of the country's power supply - what could he reveal?
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