All generating units at the Akosombo Dam are back at full operating level, enabling the plant to support national grid reliability, the Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has confirmed.
The update means the dam can now run at maximum capacity to deliver adequate power to the national network after recent interruptions. In a Facebook update on Friday, 1 May 2026, Mr Jinapor called the recovery a successful end to efforts aimed at restoring system balance.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” he posted. He said the turnaround came through persistent work by engineers and emergency crews operating under tough conditions.
“In the face of a major system disruption, and against all odds, our engineers, technicians and emergency teams worked around the clock to restore power and stabilise the grid.
Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he stated.
Mr Jinapor further praised key energy sector bodies, including the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), for their teamwork during the recovery.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG, and all supporting agencies whose coordination made this possible. This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
