The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has admitted that London played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as an 'uncomfortable truth' that must be acknowledged as part of efforts to build a better future between Ghana and the United Kingdom.
Speaking during a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, on July 17, 2025, Khan expressed his deep appreciation for the warm reception he and his delegation received in Accra.
He also praised the King's efforts in promoting unity, culture, and youth empowerment in Ghana. "This is, as you've ascertained, my first time in Accra and the first time ever that a Mayor of London has visited Africa on official business.
Over the last few days in Africa, and particularly the last two days in Accra, I've come to realise that our two cities, London and Accra, have a lot in common," he stated.
