President John Dramani Mahama has described the adoption of the United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity as a historic milestone, underscoring its significance in affirming long-standing truths about the injustice of slavery.

Speaking at the Jubilee Lounge upon his arrival from the United States, where he was received by the Vice President, Chief of Staff, ministers, and other senior government officials, President Mahama said the resolution represents a major step toward global acknowledgement of one of history’s greatest atrocities.

He stressed that the resolution goes beyond revisiting the past, positioning it instead as a call to advance justice, dignity, and truth while ensuring that the legacy of slavery is neither forgotten nor trivialised.

“This is not solely about the past; it is about advancing justice, dignity and truth, and ensuring that the legacy of slavery is neither forgotten nor trivialised,” he stated.

Path Toward Reparatory Justice

Addressing questions on the way forward, President Mahama emphasised that the resolution marks the beginning of a broader international effort toward reparatory justice.

He revealed that Ghana will work closely with the Caribbean community and other global partners to translate the resolution into concrete outcomes. This includes backing CARICOM’s established 10-point plan on reparations as part of a coordinated international approach.

“This resolution is the beginning of a broader process toward reparatory justice,” he noted.

President Mahama added that Ghana remains committed to collaborating with allies to promote dialogue, education, remembrance, and meaningful reparative action on the global stage.