The Western Togoland Governing Council and Defense Council have introduced a specialized task force to execute three pivotal assignments, marking a significant development in the region.

In an official statement, the Council clarified that the task force, inaugurated on January 18, 2024, will undertake a campaign opposing voting in areas encompassed by Western Togoland, scrutinize and compile information on individuals assisting or cooperating with the Ghanaian government in the illegal apprehension and confinement of Western Togoland activists, and observe and document endorsements of the Ghanaian government's actions.

The leadership of the council has urged the public to stay away from any gatherings related to voting in Western Togoland.

The move comes as the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has ruled against Ghana and demanded the release of Western Togoland activists, but the Ghanaian government has failed to comply.

The task force’s actions are a response to what the council consider to be violations of human rights and a futureless Union with Ghana.

Traditional rulers were also urged to be diligent in their dealings with the Western Togoland cause and not follow politicians who violate human rights.