President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to seeking justice for the historical atrocities of slavery, following a conversation with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada.

 In a statement shared after what he described as a “garden conversation” with the Grenadian leader on Facebook on Saturday, October 18, Mahama reiterated that during this year’s United Nations General Assembly, he announced Ghana’s intention to file a motion at the UN next year to formally recognise slavery as one of the greatest crimes against humanity.

As the African Union’s Champion for Reparations, Mahama emphasised that the push for recognition and redress is not about seeking charity but demanding justice and restoration for the descendants of enslaved Africans.

This cause is not a plea for charity, but a demand for justice and restoration,” Mahama said.

He expressed confidence in the support of Prime Minister Mitchell, as well as leaders across the Caribbean and the African Union, in backing the motion at the global forum.