Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hailed the adoption of a landmark United Nations resolution on the transatlantic slave trade as ‘historic’.
The Ghanaian lawmaker noted that this outcome marks a significant shift in how the world addresses the legacies of slavery.
The resolution, championed by Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, was approved by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with 123 member states voting in favour.
It calls for renewed international commitment to reparative justice for African nations and descendants of enslaved people.
The resolution called on states to engage in structured dialogue and implement concrete actions to address the lasting social and economic impacts of slavery.
After extensive debates, three countries—the United States, Argentina, and Israel—voted against the motion, while 52 nations abstained.
Speaking to journalists after the vote, Okudzeto Ablakwa opined that resolution ensures that future generations inherit truth, not silence.
“What we have achieved today helps all of us in our renewed commitment to remembrance, education, dialogue, and cooperation, so that we confront history honestly and address its legacies in ways that unite rather than divide,” he said.
The minister added that the resolution is a diplomatic and moral victory for Ghana, Africa, and the global community.
According to the continent, the request is for recognition, justice, and reparative action for the victims of the transatlantic slave trade.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
