The Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT) extends its warmest congratulations to Africans and their Caribbean brothers and sisters on the recent United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparatory justice for enslaved Africans and their descendants.
We applaud the leadership of President John Mahama of Ghana and the governments of all the countries that voted in support of this historic resolution. We cannot conclude this without mentioning the name of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola as one Nigerian that used the better parts of his lifetime to call for this recognition and reparations. May his gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
According to a press released by the (ACCCAT) President, Honourable Quadri-adu.S, this milestone achievement is a testament to the tireless efforts of activists, scholars, and governments who have fought for decades to acknowledge the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade and to demand justice for its victims.
The resolution is a significant step towards recognizing the intergenerational trauma and economic devastation inflicted upon Africans and their descendants. It paves the way for meaningful discussions on reparations and redress, and we urge the international community to support the development of a comprehensive program of activities to implement this resolution.
ACCCAT reaffirms its commitment to promoting African culture, heritage, and economic empowerment, and we will continue to work with our partners to ensure that the voices of Africans and their descendants are heard in this critical conversation.
