Government to establish military training school on long-disputed Nkonya-Alavanyo land to enhance security and development

The government has announced the establishment of a military training school on the long-disputed land between the Nkonya and Alavanyo communities in the Volta Region.

The parcel, at the centre of conflict since 1923, has now been formally ceded to the Ghana Armed Forces for this purpose.

Deputy Defence Minister Mr Ernest Brogya Genfi disclosed the decision in Parliament on Thursday in response to a question from Hohoe MP Mr Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, who sought clarification on governmental plans to ensure productive use of the contested land.

Mr Genfi explained that transforming the area into a military training facility would not only enhance national security infrastructure but also offer a definitive resolution to the decades-long dispute.

He noted that the presence of the Armed Forces would help maintain stability, prevent renewed clashes, and support socio-economic growth in the surrounding communities.

The Nkonya–Alavanyo land conflict remains one of the most persistent communal disputes in the Volta Region, marked over the years by intermittent violence and disruptions to livelihoods. Government’s decision to convert the territory into a military installation is intended to secure lasting peace while prioritising the broader national interest.

The Deputy Minister assured Parliament that the Ghana Armed Forces would collaborate closely with traditional authorities and community stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of the project.