On February 24, 1966, Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was overthrown in a military coup orchestrated by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under the codename “Operation Cold Chop.” The coup marked a significant turning point in Ghana’s political history, leading to the end of Nkrumah’s presidency and ushering in military rule. Nkrumah, who was […]
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