Ghana’s campaign for a landmark transatlantic slave trade resolution at the United Nations has received a major boost following endorsement from Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Brazilian leader has pledged full support for the resolution to be tabled by John Dramani Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly on March 25, 2026.
The proposal seeks to formally declare the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
Strategic Endorsement from Brazil
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described Brazil’s backing as both symbolically and diplomatically significant, given the country’s deep historical ties to slavery and its large population of African descendants.
According to him, the endorsement strengthens Ghana’s coalition advocating for reparatory justice and global recognition of historical injustices.
“Our reparatory justice coalition is getting bigger and better and we are confident of victory at the UN on the 25th of March, 2026,” he stated.
Brazil is home to the largest population of people of African descent outside Africa, making its support a powerful signal ahead of the UN vote.
Diplomatic Push Builds Momentum
The endorsement follows a series of high-level engagements aimed at securing international backing.
Minister Ablakwa revealed that he held discussions with President Lula on the sidelines of the CELAC-Africa Summit in Colombia, where consensus-building efforts were intensified.
In the United States, Ghana also secured support from the Congressional Black Caucus, a key advocacy group on issues affecting people of African descent.
“This endorsement from the Conscience of Congress is most cherished and deeply appreciated,” the Minister noted, highlighting its importance in amplifying Ghana’s global campaign.
These engagements have also paved the way for deeper collaboration between Ghana, the African Union, and international partners on reparatory justice and restitution efforts.
A Historic Push for Recognition
The resolution represents a critical step in Ghana’s broader effort to secure international acknowledgment of the enduring legacy of slavery.
As African Union Champion on Reparations, Ghana is leading the initiative in collaboration with the Caribbean Community and other global stakeholders.
If adopted, the resolution will formally recognise the scale, brutality, and long-term consequences of the transatlantic slave trade, linking it to present-day inequalities and development gaps.
Advocates argue that such recognition is essential to advancing meaningful dialogue on justice and healing. With growing global support, Ghana’s initiative is shaping up as a defining moment in the international push for historical accountability.
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