President John Dramani Mahama has noted that reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent is a vital step towards restoring dignity, rights, and well-being.
The Ghanaian leader made this statement at the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
He linked his remarks to the AU’s 2025 theme, which focuses on reparations for historical injustices.
President Mahama posited that reparations encompass more than financial compensation, including restitution, rehabilitation, and guarantees of non-repetition for past abuses.
He also underscored the need for historical accountability and addressing long-standing structural inequalities.
“The 2025 AU theme of the year is, therefore, a call to galvanize efforts toward reparatory justice. It is an appeal to ensure that the dignity, rights, and well-being of Africans and their descendants are fully restored,” he stated.
“Reparations involve not only financial compensation but also restitution, rehabilitation, and guarantees of non-repetition for the abuse of fellow human beings. It is also about truth-telling, historical accountability, and responsibility to those who have been marginalized for centuries,” he noted.
“The call for reparation extends beyond financial redress to addressing structural inequalities, ensuring educational opportunities, reclaiming cultural heritage, and magnifying the voices of Africa and the diaspora communities on the global stage,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
