By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana |
Reporting for Ghanaian News, Canada
Ghana has issued a strong diplomatic response following the United States’ decision to vote against a United Nations resolution recognizing the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the “gravest crime against humanity.”
The resolution, championed by Ghana, passed with overwhelming support from 123 nations, signaling a growing global consensus on the need to confront historical injustices. However, the opposition from the U.S., alongside Israel and Argentina, has exposed deep divisions within the international community.
Speaking on the matter, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed disappointment:
“The USA voting against it is most disappointing because they know their role in this… This was an opportunity for reckoning.”
He added:
“You missed a golden opportunity… but it is not too late.”
The resolution seeks not only symbolic recognition but also the establishment of frameworks aimed at addressing the enduring socio-economic consequences of slavery.
Commentary:
The U.S. position reflects a broader reluctance among powerful nations to transition from acknowledgment to accountability.
This moment is historically significant: Africa is no longer merely recounting past injustices, it is actively shaping the moral architecture of the future.
The resistance from global powers suggests that reparations are not just about history, but about present-day economic and political realities.
