President John Dramani Mahama has called for a "serious recalibration" of the organisation of the United Nations Security Council to reflect the realities of the 21st century.

Speaking during his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2025, he argued that the UN's founding charter is outdated and lacks equitable representation, particularly for the African continent.

In his speech, President Mahama proposed a "reset agenda" for the UN, noting that the world has changed drastically since the organisation's formation in 1945.

President Mahama to address UN General Assembly on September 25

"The number of UN member nations has nearly quadrupled. And quite frankly, it is not the same world that it was back then when the UN was formed," he stated.

He drew a parallel to his own return to the presidency after an eight-year absence, describing the world as having changed "with such ferocity."

Mahama highlighted the profound technological shifts over the past 80 years, from the invention of the personal computer to the rise of cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence, and social media.

He also pointed to contemporary global threats such as climate change, desertification, and deforestation, which he said the world is "fighting a losing battle" against.

The president reserved his strongest critique for the UN Security Council.

"The UN founding charter is outdated when it comes to representation in this august assembly. The most powerful post-World War II nations are still being rewarded with an almost totalitarian guardianship over the rest of the world," he asserted.

He contended that this power structure contradicts the UN Charter's declaration that the organization is "based on the principle of sovereign equality of all its members."

As evidence, he pointed out that a continent as large as Africa, with its numerous member states, still lacks a single permanent seat on the Security Council.

Mahama concluded by stating his belief that "digital power should not be restricted to only five nations," a clear reference to the five permanent members of the Security Council.

His address positioned Ghana at the forefront of the global conversations on UN reforms and greater international equity.

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