Parliament has passed the Ghana Boundary Commission Bill, 2023.
The new legislation empowers the Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) to address boundary demarcation and disputes more effectively, aligning its mandate with international best practices.
The GhBC, established under the Ghana Boundary Act (Act 795) of 2010, focuses on boundary management, dispute resolution, cross-border cooperation, and transforming border areas into engines of growth.
The Commission operates in accordance with international law, as well as African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols.
Speaking to the Parliamentary Press Corps, Major General Dr. Emmanuel Wekem Kotia, Commissioner General of the GhBC, lauded the bill’s passage as a significant boost to the Commission’s authority.
“The new law aligns the Commission’s mandate with international best practices, enabling it to implement social interventions aimed at easing challenges faced by residents in deprived border communities,” he stated.
The GhBC’s work, guided by its Land Boundary Technical Committee, includes defining and demarcating boundaries, resolving disputes, and fostering development in border areas.
Dr. Kotia emphasized the Commission’s strengthened capacity, asserting, “The passage of this bill strengthens our mandate, and I believe Ghana will be the ultimate winner as we work toward resolving boundary-related issues.”
