The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, held a strategic engagement on Friday, April 10, 2026, with the Presidential Special Envoy on Reparations, Ambassador Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, to discuss the advancement of global reparatory justice. The high-level meeting focused on building international momentum following the adoption of a landmark United Nations General Assembly Resolution on Reparations. Both officials reviewed ongoing advocacy efforts aimed at securing justice, restitution, and equity for Africans and people of African descent, emphasizing the need for strengthened coordination and sustained diplomatic pressure on the global stage.
During the discussions, Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa noted that while recent international developments mark significant progress, the pursuit of reparations is a long-term endeavor that demands unity and strategic partnerships across various regions. He reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to an inclusive and transparent process, stressing that broad-based coalitions are essential to the success of the movement. Ambassador Spio-Garbrah provided a briefing on the priorities of his office, which include institutional strengthening and the creation of a coordinated framework to guide the implementation of reparatory justice initiatives.
The engagement concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen the collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Presidential Special Envoy. Both parties underscored the importance of policy alignment and international outreach to ensure an action-oriented approach. By working in unison, the officials signaled Ghana’s continued leadership in the global dialogue regarding historical restitution and the consolidation of justice for the African diaspora.
Ruth Adjorlolo
