The Convention Peoples Party Congratulates His Excellency John Dramani Mahama on the Passage of the Reparations Bill by the United Nations.
This bold step which is aimed at drawing attention to the inhumane treatment of our forefathers during the Transatlantic Slave Trade is not only the *greatest and important action taken by an African leader to see justice for the African in the Past, Present and the Future but Courageous too*
We in the CPP are particularly happy and proud of this moment in history because two of the main principles of Nkrumaism has been championed and won.
*PAN AFRICANISM*
One of the core Principle of the Convention Peoples Party is to Locate, Unite and seek the well being of every Coloured (Black man or Woman) around the world.
The actions of President John Dramani Mahama has led to the recognition and acceptance by United Nations that crimes committed against the “Black Skin” were and are still unacceptable.
This includes the forceful abduction years, to the Segregation years, to the Apartheid years in South Africa and to the current racial discrimination against blacks around the world.
*SOCIAL JUSTICE*
Another Pillar of Nkrumaism is to see to it that every person irrespective of country of origin, colour, gender and status is treated equally.
For so long the world has refused to recognize and accept that the abuse of the black skin either it was or is State Sponsored or by Individuals is unacceptable.
With the United Nations passage of the Reparations Bill, we in the CPP believe that Justice has been sought for our forefathers who were treated like commodities and were also forced into Labour in plantation farms without proper treatment and compensation.
We as a political party fully associate ourselves as well as throw our support to this course which is being championed by the President of Ghana.
To President John Dramani, the CPP salutes you for fulfilling thousands of years desire of our forefathers to be heard about how they were Kidnapped, tortured, treated with disrespect and contempt as well as kept from their families and the land of their birth.
President John Dramani Mahama the CPP salutes you for the extraordinary courage you have displayed in letting the whole world know that Black Lives matters.
His Excellency the Convention Peoples Party, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s party salutes you for this priceless historical record, for you are the BLACK STAR who has lighten the way for every black skin to confidently stand against injustice and racism wherever they find themselves in the world.
Mo Ne Adwuma Pa!!
Signed
Osei Kofi Acquah
National Communications Director of the CPP
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