Ghana will host the 80th anniversary commemoration of the historic 5th Pan-African Congress scheduled for October 20-21, 2025 in Accra.
President John Mahama, General Secretary of the Metal Workers Union of South Africa; Comrade Ivan Jim among others are expected to grace the historical event.
This was announced at a news conference held in Accra on Tuesday (October 7,2025).
A member of the Coordinating Council of the Pan African Congress, Comrade Kwesi Pratt Jnr who made the announcement emphasized that the Conference, under the theme: “From Historical Memory to Economic and Political Justice: Uniting African Progressive Forces” will convene participants from over 50 countries across Africa and the Caribbean, including political parties, trade unions, youth and student groups, women’s and peasant organizations as well as other mass-based movements dedicated to African unity and progress.
The Insight Managing Editor revealed that lack of unity among African Leaders is the reason Africa is under developed.
He therefore called on African Leaders to work towards the redevelopment of Africa to ensure political and economic liberation of Africa as well as building an inclusive Africa.
“The continuation of national liberation struggle in Africa and elsewhere, the consolidation of national independence, the development of national framework for continental unity are the basis for anti-imperialism”, Comrade Pratt stressed.
The conference, being organized by the PanAfrican Progressive Front (PPF) will feature other notable African scholars and leaders including Professor Ikwe Britwum; and Dr. Gamal Nkrumah Adam.
The PPF emphasised that the commemoration is not only a reflection on Africa’s liberation history but also a call to action — urging Africans to reassert their economic and political rights in a global system still shaped by inequalities and neocolonial influence.
They underscored the urgent need for a new model of economic and social development to free the continent from dependency and exploitation, echoing the spirit of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, under whose leadership Ghana hosted the All-African People’s Conference in 1958.
They also called on the media to serve as strategic partners in promoting African unity, justice, and development, noting that informed public engagement remains crucial to advancing the Pan-African vision.
Source:www.senaradioonline.com
