A group calling itself Western Togoland Governing Council and the Defense Council have announced the formation of a special task force to carry out three key assignments.
The task force, launched on January 18, 2024, will implement a campaign against voting in all territories within the borders of Western Togoland, investigate and document individuals aiding or collaborating with the Ghanaian government in the unlawful arrest and detention of Western Togoland activists, and monitor and record comments in support of the Ghanaian government’s actions.
The public is urged to stay away from any gatherings related to voting in Western Togoland.
This development coincides with the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ruling against Ghana and demanding the release of Western Togoland activists, which the Ghanaian government has yet to comply with.
The task force’s actions are a response to what the council considers violations of human rights and a perceived undesirable union with Ghana.
The council is urging traditional rulers to be diligent in their dealings with the Western Togoland cause and not to align with politicians who violate human rights.
