United Nations slavery resolution a win for Ghana and Africa - Afia Korankyewaa
Afia Korankyewaa hailed the recent United Nations resolution on slavery as a significant victory for Ghana and the African continent. Speaking on Accra-based UTV, she credited former President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership in driving the resolution. She stated, "This is a victory for Ghana and Africa, but beyond apologies, it's time to seek real justice and also redeem ourselves as Africans."
Afia Korankyewaa emphasized that apologies for the transatlantic slave trade are insufficient on their own. She argued that reparative measures should include development projects, debt relief, and the return of natural resources taken from Africa. She added, "Human lives lost cannot be restored, but resources taken from our continent can and should be returned." She also challenged Africans to reflect on internal attitudes, questioning whether remnants of a "slave mentality" persist.
Afia Korankyewaa stressed that while Africa seeks justice from the global community, there must also be a conscious effort among Africans to change mindsets, foster unity, and strengthen relationships across the continent.
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Afia Korankyewaa, Deputy Director of Operations of the UP, has lauded the UN resolution on slavery-calling it a victory for Ghana and Africa. She is urging African nations to move beyond apologies and seek justice.
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