President John Mahama has called on African leaders to deepen their commitment to international law and human rights.

According to President Mahama, the global justice systems must serve all people, not just a privileged few.

He said this in an address marking the 20th anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha, where he became the first Ghanaian President to formally address the continental judicial body.

President Mahama rallied African Heads of State to ratify the court’s protocols, insisting that "leaders with good intentions for their people have nothing to fear."

The President stressed that international law and human rights frameworks must operate fairly and equitably, and ensure protection and justice for all citizens across the continent.

Prior to addressing the court, President Mahama held bilateral discussions with Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, which aimed at strengthening ties between Ghana and Tanzania.

Judges of the court appealed to President Mahama to consider serving as "Champion and Chief Advocate" of the institution, a role that would position him as a leading voice in promoting the court’s mandate across Africa.