President John Dramani Mahama is visiting the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of the GRIDCO substation fire.
The GRIDCO substation fire damaged key equipment and led to the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts of power. The GRIDCO substation fire has contributed to intermittent power outages, also known as “dumsor,” in several parts of Ghana.
The government says the visit will help provide a clear assessment of the situation and ongoing recovery efforts. Energy Minister John Jinapor says four power generation units have already been restored.
He added that the remaining units are expected to be fully operational within the week.
The president will also receive briefings from technical teams on repair works and measures to prevent future incidents.
The GRIDCO substation fire has raised concerns about the stability of Ghana’s power supply system.
