President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade and the racialised enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
Describing the development as a defining moment in global justice, Mahama expressed his reaction in a post on X, saying, “I am overjoyed by the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.”
He noted that the resolution enjoyed strong global backing, with most member states voting in favour, while a few abstained and none opposed the motion.
According to the President, the outcome reflects years of coordinated advocacy and international cooperation.
“The process of its realisation, from idea to reality, was made possible by the solidarity of people of good conscience around the world and led by the active coalition of the African Union, CARICOM and other groups,” he stated.
Mahama emphasized the importance of the resolution in honouring the memory of enslaved Africans, describing it as a fitting tribute to their legacy.
“I cannot think of a better way to honour our forebears on the day of remembrance than to have the majority of the world’s countries affirm that the trafficking and enslavement of nearly 13 million human beings is, indeed, the gravest crime against humanity,” he added.
He also referenced Haitian revolutionary Toussaint Louverture, quoting his call for unity in the face of oppression. “The greatest weapon against oppression is unity.”
Mahama called for continued global solidarity in addressing the lasting impact of slavery, urging collective action to restore dignity to victims. “We must stand united in seeking the restoration of the humanity and dignity of our forbears who were enslaved and sold,” he said.
The resolution represents a major step in international recognition of historical injustices and reinforces ongoing calls for remembrance, accountability, and reparatory justice.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
