Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is set to table a historic resolution at the United Nations seeking to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
The resolution is expected to be presented and voted on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the UN Headquarters in New York. It forms part of growing global efforts to secure formal international acknowledgment of the transatlantic slave trade and its enduring impact.
If adopted, the resolution could mark a significant milestone in advancing conversations around historical accountability, justice, and potential reparative frameworks linked to the centuries-long trade.
President Mahama is expected to lead Ghana’s delegation in presenting the resolution before member states, while also engaging in high-level diplomatic consultations ahead of the vote. Ghana’s leadership on the issue places the country at the forefront of a renewed international push to address one of history’s most devastating injustices.
However, questions remain over how member states will respond, including whether the resolution will receive broad support or face resistance from some countries. Observers are also closely watching what the next steps could be should the resolution encounter opposition.
The outcome of the vote is expected to have far-reaching implications for global discourse on historical justice and accountability.
GHOne TV’s Natalie Fort is in New York and will provide comprehensive coverage and updates from the United Nations as events unfold.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
