Dumsor: Jinapor directs ECG to deploy 200 transformers to address crisis

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to urgently deploy 200 new transformers across major urban centres to address ongoing power outages.

In recent weeks, several parts of the country—particularly the Ashanti Region—have experienced severe power challenges, significantly impacting businesses and livelihoods.

In response, the Minority in Parliament has called for a formal load-shedding schedule. However, the Energy Ministry maintains that there is sufficient power generation capacity to meet peak demand.

Mr. Jinapor,  at the opening of the 2025 West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) in Accra on Wednesday, May 28, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reliable energy delivery.

He said, “I’m happy to note that despite the challenges we inherited, the recent report I got is that recent power generation has been stable, and we have even begun exporting some power. What we need to do is to continue to improve the transmission network and the distribution network.”

The Minister emphasized that the approved deployment of the new transformers forms part of a broader strategy to enhance energy infrastructure in urban centres, where demand continues to ris

“In this regard, I have granted approval to the ECG to, as a matter of urgency, inject about 200 new transformers in our major capital cities in order to ensure that we do not just generate power, but we’re able to transmit power and distribute that to consumers in an effective and efficient manner,” Jinapor added.