Racism exists in the United States - Victor Smith

Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has stated that racism still exists in America, particularly towards Ghanaians. He shared that his son has experienced torment due to his skin color and difference in speech patterns. Smith revealed that five Ghanians have been killed in the US since he became the country's ambassador, most of which were gun-related incidents.

The latest deaths involved two Ghanians in the Bronx, New York, where surveillance footage showed two men removing a man's body from a car boot and dragging it away. The deceased, Joseph Owusu, was found at a dump site two days later. Owusu's brother, Kojo Yeboah, has called for justice, stating his brother would not have died if he had lived longer.

Smith also discussed the broader issue of gun violence in the US, particularly its impact on young, innocent lives. President John Dramani Mahama echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need to address gun violence and the ease of purchasing firearms in the US. He referred to the constitutional right to bear arms, which allows anyone to purchase a firearm.