54 years ago, Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong led a bloodless coup, overthrowing Dr. K.A. Busia’s Progress Party government. The military takeover was swift, with troops securing key installations, including the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
Acheampong accused Busia’s govt of economic mismanagement and hardship, marking the end of Ghana’s Second Republic. The National Redemption Council (NRC) was formed, with Acheampong as Head of State, ushering in 7 years of military rule.
This pivotal event shaped Ghana’s politics, economy, and civil-military relations