The government of Ghana has formally notified the government of Togo of its decision to initiate international arbitration to delimit the maritime boundary between the two countries.
The move will be pursued under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
This decision follows eight years of bilateral negotiations which, despite sustained engagement, have not produced a mutually agreed outcome.
Government sources stated that the step to seek arbitration is intended to prevent further escalation of incidents that have created tensions between certain institutions of both countries.
Officials emphasised that the decision is aimed at promoting an amicable and lawful resolution in accordance with international law and in the spirit of good neighbourliness and continued cooperation.
Further details regarding timelines and the constitution of the arbitral tribunal are expected to be announced in due course.
Under UNCLOS provisions, states unable to settle maritime disputes through negotiation may submit the matter to international adjudication or arbitration for a binding decision. Ghana’s move signals a readiness to pursue a definitive legal resolution while keeping diplomatic channels open.
