By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor)
Dr. Alhaji Hassan Ayariga, Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has issued a strong statement condemning the current structure of the United Nations Security Council, describing it as an unfair representation of global realities and a lingering relic of colonialism.
In a passionate opinion piece, Dr. Ayariga emphasized that the UN, despite being founded on the principles of equality, justice, and shared responsibility, has failed to evolve with the times especially in its most powerful organ, the Security Council.
“Africa, a continent of 54 independent states and over 1.4 billion people, remains without a single permanent seat on the Security Council,” Dr. Ayariga stated. “This exclusion is a direct legacy of colonialism.”
He pointed out that when the Security Council was established in 1945, most African nations were still under colonial rule and therefore not present at the table that shaped the post-war international order.
Decades later, that same structure persists with Africa sidelined in key global decisions despite its significant contributions to peacekeeping, resource development, and cultural advancement.
Quoting the Ezulwini Consensus, a unified African Union position on UN reform, Dr. Ayariga reiterated the continent’s demand for at least two permanent seats with veto power and five non-permanent seats.
“This is not a request for privilege,” he wrote, “it is a call for fairness, equity, and recognition of Africa’s rightful role in global governance.”
Dr. Ayariga warned that without Africa’s full representation, the Security Council lacks democratic legitimacy and cannot effectively claim to represent the interests of the global community.
“The time has come to correct this historic injustice. Africa must no longer remain on the margins of decisions that directly affect its peace, its people, and its future.”
Concluding his statement, Dr. Ayariga called the reform of the Security Council not just an African concern, but “a global necessity.”
His remarks come amid growing international debate over UN reform, as countries around the world push for a more inclusive and representative global governance structure in the 21st century.
Source; www.leakyghana.com
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