During the ceremony, the Secretary-General of the Ahl al-Bayt (pbuh) World Assembly presented the “Right Side of History” medal on behalf of the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to two supporters of the Palestinian cause in Ghana: Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jr. and Dr. Jamal Nasser Adam. The ceremony took place on June 4, 2025, at the Islamic University of Ghana in Accra.
Ali Ghomeshi, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Ghana, and Abdul Fattah Al-Sattari, the Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, accompanied Ayatollah Ramezani in presenting these medals to the supporters of the Palestinian cause. The ceremony was also attended by participants from 15 different nationalities representing various religions and sects, along with members of the media and journalists from local African networks.
Kwesi Pratt Jr., a veteran Ghanaian journalist who has always been at the forefront of supporting the oppressed people of Palestine, was honored as the first recipient of the “Right Side of History” medal at the event. In his remarks upon receiving the award, he stated:
“Today’s gathering must be regarded as a statement – one that loudly proclaims that no matter what happens, Palestine will be free. A declaration that nothing the world’s imperialist powers do can break the revolutionary spirit of the people worldwide who are fighting against colonialism across the globe.”
Dr. Jamal Nasser Adam was the second recipient of the “Right Side of History” medal at the ceremony. He is a prominent academic and media figure in Ghana, having served for years as a senior researcher at the Baraka Policy Institute. With a long-standing background in analyzing international affairs, particularly in the Middle East, he is recognized as an independent and outspoken voice in support of the Palestinian cause in Africa.
In his opening remarks, he referred to the relation between Iran’s Islamic Revolution and Palestine:
“The victory of the Islamic Revolution clearly proves that defeating imperialism is possible. This gives great hope to the fight for Palestinian freedom, that despite immense challenges and numerous sacrifices, as long as there is resistance, commitment to the struggle, and faith in God, victory will ultimately belong to the oppressed. I say this first and foremost to thank the people of Iran for their sacrifices over the years in supporting those who have been oppressed across the world.”
He emphasized the moral and religious commitment of the Iranian nation in aiding the oppressed, adding: “The Iranian nation has shown that it always extends a helping hand to people around the world who share a history of oppression or suffering under imperialism. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Iran and in particular, the Leader of the Revolution, Imam Khomeini (ra), who during his lifetime stated that Iran must extend a helping hand not only to the oppressed people of the world but also, specifically to the people of Africa.”
This prominent Ghanaian media figure dedicated his medal to the Palestinian people. “I dedicate this medal first to the people of Palestine, especially the people of Gaza and in particular to the martyrs of that nation. I have no doubt that just as the Iranian Revolution triumphed over oppression, the Palestinian struggle will also prevail over Zionist aggression and imperialism at large,” he stated.
It is worth noting that the “Right Side of History Medal” draws its name from a letter written by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, addressed to American students. In this letter, written on May 25, 2024, the Leader praised American students for their awakened consciences and courage in supporting Palestine, addressing them as follows: “As the page of history is turning, you are standing on the right side of it.”
This is the third time that the “Right Side of History” medal has been awarded to distinguished supporters of the Palestinian cause. Previously, the medal was presented to recipients in Tehran and Caracas.
