 Being a dedication , the treaty is rather unilateral in its terms . Ahanta declared that in view of former good relations with the Dutch government established in the past at neighbouring Axim , and in view of the adverse circumstances caused by the war with Encasser , it was decided to invite the Dutch director general at Elmina to come to Butre and " accept possession of that what was offered him " . Ahanta placed itself under the protection of both the States General of the United Netherlands and the Dutch West India Company . This was done on the condition that the Dutch fortified and defended the places under their protection , and kept the Ahanta free from the dangers of war . 
