Frank Asirifi Otchere takes over as new GRIDCo CEO

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced the appointment of Frank Asirifi Otchere as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

A letter signed by the institution’s Board Chair, Kuukua Maurice Ankrah, also disclosed that Ing. Samuel Nkansah has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Resources.

Additionally, the current Director of the Project Implementation Unit, Ing. Samuel Abdul Ibrahim, has been named Acting Deputy Chief Executive for Engineering and Operations.

Akosombo Dam shut down after GRIDCo Substation fire

The new leadership officially assumed office on May 8, 2026, and is expected to play a key role in ensuring efficient electricity transmission across Ghana and within the West African Power Pool.

GRIDCo has urged staff to provide the necessary cooperation and support to the new executives to enable them to deliver on their mandate and achieve organisational goals.

The institution recently experienced a major setback following a fire outbreak at the Akosombo control room, which disrupted electricity transmission and supply in many parts of the country. The situation has since stabilised.

This leadership change at GRIDCo comes as management seeks to enhance operational efficiency and stabilise the national grid amid recent challenges in power supply.



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