Ghana-Togo border to be relocated at Dzodze-Penyi

The Ghana-Togo border at Aflao is to be relocated at Dzodze-Penyi in the Ketu District, following protest by the Togolese government that its proximity to the Togolese capital, Lome, posed security threats to that country.

Consequently, the proposed Trans-West-African-Highway from Elubo in the Western Region to Aflao is to be diverted at Akatsi through Tadzewu to Dzodze-Penyi.

Mr Stephen Nimoh Domfeh, Acting Director of Town and Country Planning presenting the strategic plan on the project to the Ketu District Assembly on Wednesday said the new project was in line with Dzodze-Penyi's strategic position as the country's new eastern gateway.

He said Dzodze-Penyi would assume a regional and sub-regional service centre in the exchange and flow of goods, generation of foreign trade, tourism entry and departure points, which would influence the settlement pattern of the area.

Mr Domfeh said stakeholders' meeting would be held after the assembly's approval, to be followed by government's gazette for subsequent approval by cabinet for the commencement of the project.

Mr Alfred Glover Akpe, a consultant of Gand & Consults, the firm engaged for the baseline study also showed the baseline map on the plan, which included construction of new commercial centres, lorry parks hospitals, offices, public cemeteries and palaces.

Mr Christian Klutsey, Presiding Member of the assembly thanked the team for the good work done and hoped things would move fruitfully.