President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Ghana will submit a motion to the United Nations. This action is planned for later this month.
The proposed motion aims to gain global recognition for slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. It will ask for these historical events to be classified as the gravest crimes against humanity.
Mr. Mahama announced this during his address at Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration. The event took place at the Jubilee House on Friday.
This initiative highlights Ghana's commitment to acknowledging historical injustices. It seeks international consensus on the severity of these past atrocities.
The proposal is expected to be formally presented to the UN General Assembly.
Further details on the exact date of submission and the scope of the motion will be released by the government.