Ghana and Togo are on the verge of signing a Maritime Boundary Delimitation Agreement, signaling the conclusion of a longstanding dispute over the ocean boundary between the two countries.
The Ghana Boundary Commission is currently in discussions with a Togolese delegation in Accra to finalize dates for the agreement’s official signing by the Presidents of both nations.
Major General Emmanuel Kotia, the National Coordinator for the Ghana Boundary Commission, highlighted that once the agreement is signed, it will open up economic opportunities in the designated oceanic area, eagerly awaited by investors seeking an amicable resolution.
Negotiations between Ghana and Togo on their maritime boundary have been ongoing since 2018.
Major General Kotia noted that the successful passage of the bill related to the agreement will enable the Commission to expand its responsibilities beyond resolving external boundary disputes.
It will also empower the Commission to play a crucial role in addressing internal boundary and electoral boundary disagreements.
Speaking at an annual retreat of the Commission in the Eastern Region, Major General Kotia expressed optimism that this expanded role would mark a significant success story for the Commission.
