The Government of Ghana has formally notified the Government of Togo of its decision to seek international arbitration to delimit the maritime boundary between the two neighbouring countries, following years of unsuccessful bilateral negotiations.
In a press statement issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, the Presidency Communications Office said the arbitration process will be conducted under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
According to the statement, attempts to reach a negotiated settlement over the maritime boundary have been ongoing for the past eight years but have not resulted in an agreed outcome.
Government explained that the decision to pursue arbitration is intended to prevent further escalation of incidents that have created tensions between institutions in both countries, while also promoting an amicable resolution that will preserve the longstanding cordial relations between Ghana and Togo.
The statement was signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to resolving the matter peacefully through internationally recognised legal mechanisms.
The move to arbitration is expected to provide a definitive legal determination that will guide future cooperation and resource management between the two countries.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️)/Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 🇬🇭