Ghanaian President Mahama Calls for Global Accountability: Reparations Key to Addressing Centuries of African Exploitation

The Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama has issued a powerful call to action, urging global accountability and reparative justice to confront the enduring legacies of slavery, colonialism, and neo-colonial exploitation.

In his Africa Day 2025 message, Mahama reflected on the profound impact of centuries of exploitation, dispossession, and structural inequality imposed on the African continent and its diaspora.

A Legacy of Injustice

Mahama emphasized that the legacy of slavery, colonialism, and neo-colonialism has cast a long shadow on the lives and progress of Africans and people of African descent. “For too long, the legacy of slavery, colonialism, and neo-colonialism has cast a long shadow on the lives and progress of Africans and people of African descent,” Mahama stated. “These historical injustices have left deep scars. Reparations are not merely about financial compensation—they are about acknowledging the profound and enduring damage inflicted upon our people.”

A Comprehensive Framework for Justice

Mahama’s vision for reparations includes a comprehensive framework for justice that encompasses formal apologies from former colonial powers and the institutions that profited from African exploitation. “We seek justice—justice that encompasses a comprehensive range of measures, including official and unequivocal apologies from the nations and institutions responsible for perpetuating these historical injustices,” he declared.

Commitment to the Cause

As the AU Champion for reparations, Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to leading the campaign for global accountability and reparative justice. “As the AU Champion for this critical cause, I am deeply committed to working with you all to achieve this vital objective,” he said. “We must confront the uncomfortable truths of our past and take concrete steps to rectify these wrongs.”

A Call to Action

Mahama’s message is a call to action for African leaders, institutions, and diaspora communities to come together in solidarity and collective action. The former president’s commitment to this cause is unwavering, and he has emphasized the need for a united effort to achieve meaningful progress.

Global Momentum

The issue of reparations has gained significant momentum globally, with many recognizing the need for accountability and justice. Mahama’s leadership in this initiative is a significant step towards ensuring that the historical injustices faced by Africans and people of African descent are acknowledged and addressed.

A New Era of Justice

The African Union’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Reparatory Justice marks a new era of justice and accountability for the continent. Mahama’s commitment to this cause will undoubtedly play a key role in shaping the continent’s approach to reparatory justice. With global momentum building, the time is ripe for Africa to take a united stance on this important issue.

What’s Next?

As the Year of Reparatory Justice gets underway, African leaders and stakeholders will need to work together to push for meaningful progress on this critical issue. Mahama’s leadership and commitment to this cause will be instrumental in driving this effort forward. The world will be watching as Africa takes a united stance on reparations and demands justice for the historical injustices faced by its people.

Source: Africa Publicity

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