The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the recent Accra power cuts have been resolved, following days of intermittent outages that affected parts of the capital and other regions.
In a statement issued by the Spokesperson and Director of Communication at the Ministry, Richmond Rockson, authorities confirmed that engineers had successfully fixed the fault responsible for outages in Lakeside and surrounding communities.
“At approximately 1:00 a.m., Tuesday, the technical team successfully resolved the fault affecting the feeder supplying Lakeside and its surrounding areas.”
Richmond Rockson, Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
The announcement comes amid growing public anxiety over sporadic disruptions that had sparked fears of a return to the country’s dreaded “dumsor” era of prolonged load shedding.
According to the Ministry, nearly all causes of the recent outages in Kumasi and parts of Accra have been addressed.
Areas including Achimota, Tantra Hill, Dodowa, Tesano and adjoining communities experienced power interruptions in recent days. However, officials insist these incidents were isolated technical challenges rather than a sign of systemic supply shortfalls.
The statement indicated that most of the identified faults have now been rectified, restoring supply to affected neighbourhoods. Outside of a few remaining locations, the Ministry said electricity delivery has remained largely stable across the country.
The clarification aligns with earlier assurances from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), which described the Ashanti Region outages as technical incidents rather than evidence of a deteriorating national supply situation.
Repairs Ongoing in Tema and Adenta
While confirming major progress, the Ministry acknowledged that engineers are still working to address outstanding challenges in parts of Tema and Adenta.
Technical teams remain on the ground to complete repairs and restore full stability in those areas. Residents experiencing lingering outages have been urged to exercise patience as engineers finalise the remaining fixes.
The Ministry emphasised that these ongoing works form part of broader efforts to improve reliability through maintenance and system upgrades.
Technical upgrades and planned maintenance activities have also been taking place in other parts of the country, a process officials say is essential to maintaining grid stability and preventing larger disruptions in the future.
Ministry Rejects Return of ‘Dumsor’
Despite public concern, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has strongly dismissed suggestions that Ghana is returning to load shedding.
“The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition assures all consumers of its continued commitment to ensuring a reliable and consistent power supply at all times.”
Richmond Rockson, Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
Earlier this week, Mr. Rockson told the media that Ghana has not engaged in load shedding for about 10 to 11 months. He attributed the relative stability to increased generation capacity and improved system management.
He stressed that recent interruptions were linked to maintenance work and technical system faults, not to any deficit in national generation capacity.
By drawing a clear distinction between technical outages and load shedding, officials aim to calm public fears that the country may be sliding back into an era marked by scheduled blackouts and economic disruption.
Government officials maintain that Ghana’s generation capacity currently exceeds peak demand, providing a buffer against widespread supply shortages.
In recent years, investments in thermal, hydro and other generation sources have expanded available capacity, enabling operators to manage the grid more effectively during maintenance and emergency repairs.
The Ministry insists that these improvements have played a key role in sustaining power supply even when isolated technical issues arise.
For businesses and households, stable electricity remains critical to economic productivity and daily life. Authorities have therefore sought to reassure the public that there is no nationwide crisis unfolding.
Public Patience Urged
While acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the outages, the Ministry appealed to residents in affected areas to remain patient as final repairs are completed.
Engineers are expected to conclude outstanding works in Tema and Adenta in the coming days, after which full stability is anticipated.
The recent incidents have once again highlighted the sensitivity surrounding electricity supply in Ghana, where memories of prolonged “dumsor” remain vivid for many consumers.
By quickly communicating progress and clarifying the causes of the disruptions, the Ministry hopes to reinforce public confidence in the country’s energy management framework.
For now, officials insist that the situation is under control, with Accra power cuts resolved and nationwide supply largely stable.
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