Ghana has announced it will resolve its long-running maritime boundary dispute with neighbouring Togo through international arbitration, after nearly eight years of unsuccessful negotiations.
Government spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu said Ghana has informed Lomé that the boundary will now be settled under the framework of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The move aims to prevent further tensions linked to overlapping offshore claims.
The decision follows Ghana’s earlier maritime case against Côte d’Ivoire, which was resolved in 2017 by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
The stakes are high. Ghana’s offshore waters contain valuable oil blocks, rich fishing grounds, and key shipping routes. Oil production, which began in 2010, is a major source of national revenue, while most of the country’s trade passes through its coastal ports.
By seeking arbitration, Accra hopes to secure clear legal boundaries, reassure investors, and avoid escalating disputes as offshore resources become increasingly valuable.
SOURCE: TRT AFRICA
