SMG Congress calls for progressive unity to confront neo-colonialism
The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) has renewed calls for progressive unity and social justice as it held its Second Delegates Congress in Accra on September 15, 2025, coinciding with the annual Festival of Unity that marks the birth of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
The event brought together members of the SMG, the Progressive Alliance for Ghana (PAG), and the Social Justice Movement of Ghana (SJMG) in a show of solidarity aimed at reshaping Ghana’s political and economic direction. Delegates were reminded that Nkrumah’s vision of a united, self-reliant Africa remained urgent amid growing national and global challenges.
Delivering fraternal greetings on behalf of the PAG, speakers criticised the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, arguing that it had come to power not on the strength of a bold anti-neo-colonial agenda but largely because Ghanaians rejected the “intolerable and unbearable” corruption of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“The people voted overwhelmingly against the NPP because its corruption became intolerable and unbearable,” the address stated. “However, this new administration has come to power without a clear political programme to confront the neo-colonial state. Today, Ghana faces a fragile economy, increasing unemployment, and the menace of illegal mining, which is destroying our rivers. If this continues unchecked, we may soon face the shameful reality of importing water in our own land.”
The address also condemned the Mahama administration’s role in facilitating deportations under United States immigration policies, describing claims of ECOWAS free movement as “laughable” and demanding transparency on any hidden agreements enabling such actions.
On regional security, delegates were cautioned that conflicts in Burkina Faso and across the Sahel threatened Ghana’s stability, while civil wars in South Sudan, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo remained unresolved.
Turning to global issues, the address described the ongoing war in Gaza as “genocide, one as grave as the Holocaust,” and called on the international community “to disarm Israel and hold it accountable.” It also urged dialogue to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, stressing that “ordinary people on both sides are paying the ultimate price.”
Amid the challenges, delegates welcomed signs of change in the efforts of BRICS nations to reshape the global economic order. “The BRICS project represents a real opportunity to escape the dominance of Western hegemony,” the statement said. “We call on the Government of Ghana to actively engage with this initiative, because it offers a path to sustainable development and genuine mutual partnership, unlike the exploitative arrangements that have tied our nation down for decades.”
The congress concluded with a strong call for unity among progressives. The SMG, PAG and SJMG were urged to build a single political front capable of championing social justice, economic transformation and the dismantling of neo-colonial structures. Delegates were reminded that the most fitting tribute to Nkrumah’s legacy was to forge solidarity in pursuit of a fairer, self-reliant Ghana and Africa.
