Gov’t Assures Reliable Power Supply for Kumasi by June 5
Energy Minister says emergency infrastructure works will boost electricity reliability and bring relief to residents and businesses.
- Government says Kumasi's recent power challenges are due to weak local infrastructure
- Emergency interventions include new transformers and high-capacity transmission line
- Upgrade works are expected to be completed by June 5, 2026
The government has assured residents and businesses in the Greater Kumasi area that persistent power outages will soon become a thing of the past, as critical upgrades to the region’s electricity infrastructure are expected to be completed by June 5, 2026.
Speaking at the Ghana–UK Investment Summit in London on June 2, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, said the recurring outages were caused by weaknesses in Kumasi’s power distribution infrastructure rather than a shortage in national electricity generation.
According to the minister, the government identified significant challenges within the city’s sub-transmission network after assuming office, resulting in localized load shedding despite stable power availability across the country.
“When we came into office, we discovered that Kumasi was experiencing localized load shedding because the infrastructure was inadequate. Even when there was enough power nationally, residents continued to face disruptions,” he explained.
To address the situation, Mr. Jinapor said the government launched emergency interventions, including the installation of additional transformers and the construction of high-capacity transmission lines aimed at strengthening the city’s electricity network.
He disclosed that the project has reached its final stage and is expected to be completed and officially handed over by Friday, June 5.
“We undertook emergency works, added new transformers and expanded transmission capacity. The latest briefing I received indicates that the project will be completed and handed over by Friday,” he stated.
The Energy Minister expressed optimism that the upgrades will substantially improve power reliability in the Ashanti regional capital, bringing lasting relief to households, commercial establishments and industries that have been affected by the recurring outages.
