The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims that the recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo substation is the cause of ongoing power outages affecting parts of the country, insisting that Ghana’s electricity challenges predate the incident.

The Minority in Parliament is challenging government claims that Ghana’s power sector debts have been fully cleared, insisting that available financial data shows significant outstanding liabilities owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and fuel suppliers.

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has reaffirmed Ghana’s long-standing Pan-African commitment to supporting displaced persons, stating that the country will continue to offer refuge to those in need despite growing pressures on its resources.

The Director of Field Operations for the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, has argued that Ghana’s recent power interruptions should not be classified as “dumsor,” insisting that the current situation differs significantly from the prolonged and predictable outages historically associated with the term.

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration court on June 15, 2026, in a high-stakes hearing that could significantly influence both his efforts to secure residency in the US and Ghana’s attempt to have him returned to face criminal charges.

The Minority in Parliament has pushed back against the government’s explanation for the ongoing power outages, arguing that the situation cannot be attributed solely to the recent fire at the Akosombo Substation and calling for greater transparency in managing the crisis.

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the Ghana Grid Company Limited is set to begin major transmission reinforcement works in Kumasi in the coming months, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s national power infrastructure.

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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a major breakthrough in efforts to restore Ghana’s national power grid, confirming that two key generating units at the Akosombo Dam are now fully operational following the recent substation fire.

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister and Tema East Member of Parliament, Titus Glover, has strongly criticised a directive issued by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, instructing the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Grid Company Limited, Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, to step aside from his role.

The Minerals Commission has firmly defended its decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, emphasizing that the action was taken in the national interest after what it described as “systemic and flagrant violations” of Ghana’s mining regulations.