Aburi: The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) recently convened its 2nd National Delegates Congress, emphasizing the need for African nations to intensify their efforts against imperialism. The event, themed 'Imperialism in Crises: Pan-African Solidarity and Socialist Transformation,' was held at the Amilcar Cabral School in Agyanoa, Aburi.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress (Ghana), addressed attendees, urging a renewed commitment to organizing and mobilizing for a future where wealth benefits humanity and solidarity guides society. Ansah highlighted that the crisis of imperialism presents opportunities for resistance, but stressed the need for collective organization to prevent Africa from remaining a mere pawn in global power struggles.
Mr Ansah further called for the congress to be a platform for dialogue and collective action, aiming to fortify the relationship between the labor movement and socialist organizations. He underscored the importance of resisting exploitation, defending sovereignty, and laying the foundation for a just society, while noting the critical role of the TUC in socialist transformation.
The Iranian Embassy in Ghana also contributed a message of solidarity, characterizing the imperialism crisis as moral, economic, and political. It criticized the imposition of unilateral sanctions and wars under the guise of democracy and security, which serve only to secure resources and expand influence. The embassy stressed the importance of building systems that serve people rather than hegemonic powers, and expressed Iran's readiness to collaborate with Ghana and Africa towards a more equitable world.
In his welcoming address, Mr Kwesi Pratt Jnr of the SMG Central Committee condemned the neo-liberal development path in Ghana and advocated a return to a Pan African Socialist agenda. The Committee also expressed support for ongoing revolutionary movements in the Sahel States and solidarity with Palestine in their struggle for statehood, denouncing the actions of Israel and its allies.
