An International Relations Analyst, Dr. Yao Gebe, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for openly condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, describing them as genocide during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Addressing the 80th UNGA in New York on Thursday, September 25, President Mahama issued a strong appeal for an end to what he described as crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, urging global leaders not to shy away from naming the atrocities for what they are.

Commenting on Eyewitness News the same day, Dr. Gebe backed the president’s remarks. “I think President Mahama hit the nail on the head by calling a spade a spade, what is going on in the Middle East, especially the Gaza Strip. I hesitate to call it a spade a spade. It is a genocide,” he stressed.

He added that the scale of atrocities could not be ignored. “Every day, hundreds and thousands of Palestinians are killed, they are murdered, and you want our president to pretend as if he is not aware of what is going on… There is no way anybody is going to label President John Dramani Mahama for taking sides.”

Dr. Gebe further insisted that Mahama’s remarks represented truth-telling on a global stage. “He spoke the truth, and the truth must be upheld globally, not just in Ghana, and even non-aligned members must speak to the issues and agree with our president,” he said.