The Ghana Boundary Commission has confirmed widespread damage to boundary pillars along Ghana’s western frontier in the Bono Region, following a week-long field assessment.

The inspection, led by Commissioner-General Anthony Ntem, covered several border communities within the Dormaa Central Municipality and Jaman South Municipality.

According to the Commission, findings from the exercise validate earlier concerns raised by officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ghana Immigration Service regarding the deteriorating condition of some international boundary markers.

While a number of the pillars remain intact, several others were found to be displaced, defaced, or broken.

Officials attributed the damage to a combination of human interference and environmental factors, warning that the situation could pose challenges for boundary demarcation and security management in the affected areas.

The Commission also highlighted the plight of border communities, describing them as largely neglected and facing ongoing human security concerns.

Currently, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are undertaking a joint boundary reaffirmation exercise aimed at replacing and restoring boundary pillars along their shared land border.

However, officials noted that the ongoing work has not yet reached the affected municipalities in the Bono Region.

The Ghana Boundary Commission expressed optimism that the identified issues will be addressed under Phase Three of the Joint Reaffirmation Exercise, which is expected to cover the reconstruction of damaged pillars in the area.

Authorities say the exercise remains critical to maintaining clear territorial boundaries, strengthening border security, and supporting the well-being of communities along Ghana’s frontiers.