President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned the international community about the growing dangers posed by nationalism, economic instability, and the erosion of multilateralism, warning that these trends threaten global peace and security.
Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Mahama said the world is entering “dangerous times,” with conditions reminiscent of those that led to the collapse of the League of Nations.
“These are dangerous times. Our world is currently experiencing a rise in nationalism and economic instability. There is a general breakdown of multilateralism; various acts of aggression have been committed against the sovereignty of others, and nations are attempting to circumvent the very safeguards put in place to prevent large-scale global conflict,” he told delegates.
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The Ghanaian leader also warned against the unchecked influence of technology in reinforcing isolation and division.
He argued that while the internet, social media, and artificial intelligence give an illusion of connection, they are increasingly used to spread disinformation and deepen ideological divides.
Mahama further described the United Nations as the “proverbial town square of our modern global village,” urging member states to safeguard its relevance as a neutral platform for dialogue, collaboration, and collective problem-solving.
He also condemned the recent denial of visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation, calling it a troubling precedent that undermines the principles of inclusivity and fairness on which the UN is built.
Mahama stressed that unless nations recommit to multilateralism and equitable global governance, the world risks sliding toward instability and conflict.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
