President John Dramani Mahama has called on Member States of the United Nations (UN) to “speak truth to power” and support the passage of a historic UN resolution addressing the legacy of slavery.

Delivering his remarks at a UN Resolution on Slavery at the organisation’s headquarters on Tuesday, March 24, Mr Mahama urged delegates to vote in favour of the resolution, describing it as a crucial step towards acknowledging the full scale of the atrocities committed during the transatlantic slave trade.

Mr Mahama stressed that adopting the resolution would represent a significant moment in confronting historical injustice and honouring the millions of victims whose lives were shaped by slavery.

"I hope all of you will vote tomorrow to speak truth to power so that together we can pass this historic resolution and finally acknowledge the full horror of these transgressions against the humanity of the 18 million human beings who were enslaved," he said while addressing member states at the UN.

He led other African leaders in advocating for global recognition, accountability, and meaningful steps towards justice for affected communities and nations.

The vote will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at the UN headquarters following Tuesday's deliberation.