Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to advancing reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent, aligning with the African Union’s (AU) designation of 2025 as the “Year for Reparatory Justice.” In his Africa Day 2025 address, Mahama emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices, including slavery, colonialism, and systemic discrimination.
As the AU’s appointed champion for this initiative, President Mahama pledged to collaborate with African leaders and stakeholders to achieve tangible progress in reparatory justice. He stated, “As the AU champion for this critical cause, I am deeply committed to working with you all to achieve this objective.”
Mahama’s leadership in this endeavor coincides with his recent inauguration on January 7, 2025, marking his return to the presidency after previously serving from 2012 to 2017. His election victory in December 2024 positioned him as the first individual in Ghana’s history to serve non-consecutive presidential terms.
The AU’s focus on reparatory justice in 2025 reflects a unified continental effort to confront and address the enduring impacts of historical injustices. President Mahama’s advocacy underscores Ghana’s commitment to leading this significant initiative, aiming to foster healing, justice, and economic empowerment for affected communities.
