President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater unity among Africans and people of African descent across the world, stating that the shared history and enduring impact of the transatlantic slave trade require a collective response rooted in justice, solidarity, and common purpose.
Speaking at the historic Juneteenth commemoration in Ghana, President Mahama noted that for generations, the voices of Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, and Latin America were fragmented, despite being connected by a common history of suffering and resilience.
The President described the joint observance of Juneteenth by Africa and the United States as a significant milestone, honoring the descendants of enslaved Africans who endured oppression and celebrating their strength, perseverance, and faith. He noted that Juneteenth commemorates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States who remained in bondage for two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued.
President John Dramani Mahama said the gathering at Christiansborg Castle in Osu, one of the sites linked to the transatlantic slave trade, symbolized a renewed commitment to speaking with one voice and strengthening ties between Africa and its diaspora.
He emphasized that the global pursuit of justice extends beyond reparations and the restitution of cultural artifacts, calling instead for a more equitable world where opportunity, dignity, and prosperity are accessible to all.
“This is an example of speaking with one voice. Our work goes beyond reparations and the return of artifacts. It is advocacy for a more equal world, a world that offers opportunity to everyone, a fair and just world,” President Mahama stated.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana