By Phalonzy

The Country is beaming with pride over President John Dramani Mahama's astute leadership on the global stage, particularly his pivotal role in securing a historic resolution on slavery and reparations at the United Nations, according to Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.

In a heartfelt welcome address at the Accra International Airport, Debrah lauded the President's bold stance, saying, " President made us so proud, so it calls for us to be here," as he praised the courageous and defining moment for Ghana.

Drawing comparisons with the country's founding father, Kwame Nkrumah, Mr. Debrah noted that President Mahama has emulated Nkrumah's spirit, leading the charge for justice on behalf of people of African descent.

"Several years ago, Dr Kwame Nkrumah made Ghana proud. Several years down the line, when the entire African Union was looking for somebody courageous and bold to lead the charge, they found no one than our president," he stated.

Invoking the legacy of historical figures, including Ndewura Jakpa and the President's late father, E.A. Mahama, Debrah expressed pride in the President's leadership, saying they would be proud of his achievements.

The President's efforts culminated in the UN General Assembly adopting a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, advancing the call for reparations.

"Ghana as a whole is proud of you for leading the charge to call for the entire world to acknowledge that slavery was the greatest crime against humanity and to call for reparations, an assignment you executed excellently," Debrah added.

President Mahama described the resolution as a pathway to healing and reparative justice, saying, "This resolution is a safeguard against forgetting."

The resolution, adopted on March 25, 2026, received overwhelming support from 123 member states, marking a significant shift towards concrete steps for justice, including truth-telling, institutional accountability, and structural reforms.

Debrah echoed the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah, noting that President Mahama has emulated Nkrumah's spirit.