Ghana Boundary Commission assesses Oti border communities as residents demand roads, healthcare and security

Ghana Boundary Commission concluded a five-day operational assessment from July 27 to 31 across the Kadjebi District, Nkwanta South Municipality, and Nkwanta North District in the Oti Region. The assessment aimed at strengthening border governance and assessing development challenges in the area. The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC), Major General Anthony Ntem, led the assessment. Border communities along the Ghana-Togo frontier renewed calls for improved roads, healthcare, telecommunications, and security.

The exercise formed part of the Commission's efforts to strengthen boundary governance, enhance border security, deepen engagement with border communities, and assess development and human security challenges. The operational mission combined stakeholder consultations, community forums, inspections of selected border posts, and assessments of International Boundary Pillars (IBPs). During engagements in the Kadjebi District, Major General Anthony Ntem and his delegation met residents of Ampeyoo, Ahamansu, and Butabe at Dodi Papaso. In the Nkwanta South Municipality, the Municipal Chief Executive, Joseph Awal Abubakari Antwi, joined the delegation, which held discussions with traditional authorities, assembly officials, and residents of Dadiase, Kue, and Chillinga. Residents highlighted persistent infrastructure deficits affecting their livelihoods. The Dadiase Amankrado, Nana Amanfo Monfakye I, speaking on behalf of the Dadiase Traditional Council, lamented the poor mobile network connectivity.