On Friday, 10th April, 2026 the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) received the Presidential Special Envoy on Reparations, Ambassador Ekwow Spio-Garbrah and his delegation for strategic engagement on advancing the global reparatory justice agenda. The meeting reviewed ongoing efforts following the adoption of the landmark United Nations General Assembly Resolution on Reparations and focused on sustaining international momentum, strengthening coordination and consolidating advocacy for justice for Africans and People of African descent.
The Minister emphasised that while recent global developments represent significant progress, the reparations agenda remains a long-term undertaking requiring sustained diplomacy, unity and strategic partnerships. He stressed the importance of maintaining a broad-based coalition across regions and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to pursuing justice, restitution and equity through inclusive and transparent processes.
Ambassador Spio-Garbrah briefed the Minister on the ongoing work of the Office of the Presidential Special Envoy on Reparations highlighting key priorities including coalition-building, institutional strengthening and the development of a coordinated framework to guide implementation efforts.
Both sides underscored the importance of deepening collaboration between the Ministry and the Office of the Presidential Special Envoy on Reparations particularly in the areas of diplomacy, international outreach and policy alignment. The engagement reaffirmed the resolve to work in unison. to advance an action-oriented reparatory justice agenda.
