‘This is what we expect from a statesman’ – Brazilian President commends Mahama for leading global reparatory justice push
President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has commended President John Mahama and Ghanaians for the leadership in advancing the global reparatory justice agenda.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has praised Ghanaian President John Mahama and his country for spearheading the global push for reparatory justice. Lula made the commendation during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he highlighted the landmark UN declaration recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity".
Adopted on March 25, 2026, the resolution was a Ghana-led initiative championed by President Mahama. The declaration also called for inclusive dialogue on reparatory justice and acknowledged the need to address the consequences of slavery. Lula emphasized the importance of moving beyond recognition and focusing on actions critical to humanity's future, urging international cooperation, democracy, and sovereignty.
In the aftermath of the UN declaration, Ghana has continued to advocate for further action, hosting a high-level conference on reparatory justice in June 2026. Brazil has been a key supporter of Ghana's initiative.
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