President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah as Ghana’s Special Envoy for Reparations, underscoring the country’s commitment to advancing global calls for reparative justice for slavery and colonial exploitation.
The appointment, announced this week, tasks Dr. Spio-Garbrah with leading Ghana’s advocacy efforts across Africa and the diaspora, mobilising support, forging partnerships, and shaping policy frameworks to address historical injustices suffered by Africans and people of African descent.
Dr. Spio-Garbrah, a seasoned diplomat and statesman, brings decades of experience in governance, international relations, and economic development.
He previously served as Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Education, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States and Mexico.
He has also held senior positions with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) in London and the African Development Bank (AfDB), where he contributed to projects promoting economic growth and regional integration.
As Special Envoy, Dr. Spio-Garbrah will coordinate Ghana’s collaboration with African governments, the African Union (AU), CARICOM, and global advocacy groups to strengthen the continent’s unified demand for reparations.
President Mahama described the appointment as a strategic move to reaffirm Ghana’s leadership in the global reparations campaign.
“Dr. Spio-Garbrah’s vast international experience and his dedication to Africa’s advancement make him the ideal person to spearhead Ghana’s role in this critical global initiative,” the President said.
Source: AdomOnline
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