President John Mahama, accompanied the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Michael Drew, planted the symbolic “Tree of Life” at the Presidential Gardens at Jubilee House as part of the Prime Minister’s official state visit to Ghana.

The ceremonial tree planting, which took place on Wednesday, March 4, formed part of activities aimed at strengthening diplomatic and cultural ties between Ghana and the Caribbean nation.

The gesture symbolises shared history, renewal, and the enduring relationship between the two countries.

Dr Drew, who also serves as the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), used the occasion to reaffirm the Caribbean region’s support for Ghana’s global push for justice and historical recognition of the transatlantic slave trade.

He pledged his backing for President Mahama’s proposed United Nations resolution seeking to declare slavery the gravest crime against humanity, describing the initiative as both timely and deeply significant.

According to the Prime Minister, the proposal reflects a growing global conversation about historical accountability and the need to acknowledge the profound human suffering caused by slavery.

President Mahama, on his part, has been advocating stronger global recognition of the historical injustice of slavery, arguing that formally declaring it the gravest crime against humanity would help advance discussions on reparatory justice and deepen historical awareness.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister's state visit to Ghana is expected to further deepen cooperation between the two countries in areas including diplomacy, cultural exchange, and economic collaboration.