By Chibuike Nwabuko
WASHINGTON (PRECISE POST) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has vowed to continue championing peace, human dignity and the rule of law after leaving office, declaring that his commitment to the values of the United Nations extends beyond his tenure.
Guterres made the remarks in a post on his official X handle on Friday, as he noted that he has less than 100 days remaining in his tenure as UN Secretary-General.
He said he would approach each of the remaining days in office with “resolve and determination,” stressing that his commitment to the principles of the United Nations would endure beyond his current position.
According to him, holding the office of UN Secretary-General was temporary, but the values he has continued to advocate are greater than any individual position or title.
“But commitment to UN values is greater than any office and endures beyond any title,” he said.
Guterres said his departure from the UN leadership would not mark the end of his advocacy for international peace, human rights and respect for international law.
He pledged to continue promoting the conviction that peace remains achievable, while insisting that human dignity must be respected universally.
He also reaffirmed his belief in the supremacy of law over the exercise of power, saying the rule of law must prevail over what he described as “the law of power.”
The UN chief further said he remained committed to efforts aimed at protecting humanity’s shared future, despite the numerous challenges facing the international community.
He declared: “I’ll keep championing the conviction that peace is possible, human dignity is universal, the power of law must prevail over the law of power and our common future is worth fighting for.”
Guterres concluded his message with a resolute pledge to remain committed to the causes he has advocated throughout his tenure.
“I will never, ever give up,” he said.
Guterres has served as UN Secretary-General since January 1, 2017, succeeding Ban Ki-moon. His current second five-year term runs until December 31, 2026.
