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President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater global unity in addressing the historical injustices of slavery, urging nations to work together toward truth, recognition and reparatory justice.
Speaking at a United Nations high-level special event on reparatory justice in New York on March 24, 2026, Mahama said the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to affect millions across Africa and the global diaspora, making collective action essential.
“I speak not only for Ghana, but in solidarity with Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and the wider diaspora,” he told delegates, emphasising the need for a united front in confronting the past.
Mahama described the proposed United Nations resolution on the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as a critical step toward acknowledging the scale of the atrocities and fostering global healing.
He noted that millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homes, subjected to brutal conditions and stripped of their identity and dignity under a system built on racial hierarchy and economic exploitation.
The former president stressed that addressing these historical wrongs requires cooperation among nations, institutions and communities, warning that division and denial would only delay progress toward justice.
He also highlighted the importance of preserving accurate historical narratives, cautioning against efforts to distort or erase the realities of slavery.
According to him, unity is key not only in acknowledging the past but also in shaping a more equitable future for generations to come.
Mahama urged world leaders to support the resolution and commit to meaningful steps that promote healing, accountability and shared responsibility.
He concluded by calling on the international community to stand together in the pursuit of historical justice, stressing that collective action remains the most effective path toward lasting change.
