You're Static, Archaic, and Moribund: Mahama's Scathing Attack on UN Security Council
New York – September 25,2025 - Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has called for sweeping reforms of the United Nations Security Council, describing the current structure as "static, archaic, and moribund". Speaking at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Mahama emphasized the need for the UN to adapt to the evolving global landscape, citing the profound technological shifts and emerging challenges such as climate change, desertification, and deforestation.
Mahama proposed a "reset agenda" for the UN, highlighting the need for a more representative and effective Security Council that reflects current global power dynamics. He advocated for a permanent seat on the Security Council for Africa, stressing that the continent's absence from the council's permanent membership is a significant oversight.
The President also called for a reset of the global financial architecture, which he described as "rigged against Africa", emphasizing the need for Africa to have a greater voice in multilateral financial institutions. Mahama condemned the denial of visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation, describing it as "a bad precedent that should be deeply worrying to all member nations".
Mahama reiterated Ghana's support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, believing it to be the most viable path to lasting peace. The President's call for reform is driven by the belief that the current structure of the Security Council fails to adequately represent the global community, particularly emerging nations.
He proposed that the first step towards reform should be an expansion of the council to include additional permanent members, with the veto issue to be addressed later. The President's address highlights the growing frustration with the existing mechanisms for enforcing international law and the need for urgent reform to address contemporary challenges. His remarks emphasize the importance of global cooperation and multilateralism in addressing pressing issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and conflict resolution.
Source – Lead News Online
