Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has clarified that President John Dramani Mahama’s address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was not directed at any specific person, country, or group.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, September 25, following the President’s address, he emphasised that the President’s remarks reflected widely shared concerns within the international community.
President Mahama, in his address, renewed calls for Africa to be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, stressing that the current global governance system is outdated and unfair.
He also called for urgent reforms to the United Nations and renewed global action on climate change, describing the current system of international governance as outdated and unjust—particularly toward Africa.
He again called for an end to what he described as crimes being committed against Palestinians in Gaza, urging world leaders not to shy away from naming the atrocities for what they are.
Clarifying the President’s comments, Mr Kwakye Ofosu noted that “Nobody was being targeted by the president. Except that the president is in tune with the sentiment of the time and the general view of the international community on a number of troubling developments around the world.”
He explained that the President used the platform responsibly to communicate Ghana’s stance on major global issues such as reparations, the UN Security Council’s structure, the ongoing blockade on Cuba, and the need for justice in international relations.
“So at an occasion like that, when he has the opportunity to address the world through the UNGA, it was important to lay down a marker and let the world know where Ghana stood on the many issues that have occupied the world’s attention at this moment,” Ofosu added.