National Liberation Council Totally Explained

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The National Liberation Council (NLC) was the name of the Ghanaian government after the elected government of the Convention Peoples' Party led by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown on February 24, 1966. This government was in place till they handed over to a democratically elected government on October 1, 1969. This was the first coup in Ghana and it was a bloody one. There CIA appears to have had at least a year's notice of the coup d'état. Some sources believe that they may even have helped in some way. The was very heavy fighting and some loss of life as well. The NLC immediately banned all political parties and suspended the constitution. They eventually handed over power to the Progress Party led by Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia.

Members

The membership consisted of four soldiers and four police officers.

Lt. Gen. J. A. Ankrah - Chairman of the NLC and Head of State (February 24, 1966 – April 3, 1969)
Mr. J.W.K. Harlley (Inspector General of Police) - Vice Chairman of the NLC
Brigadier Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa Chairman of the NLC and Head of State (April 3, 1969 – October 1, 1969)
Lt. Gen. Emmanuel K. Kotoka (February 24, 1966 – April 17 1967)
Mr. B.A. Yakubu (Deputy Commisssioner of Police)
Major General Albert Kwasi Ocran
Mr. Anthony K. Deku (Commisssioner of Police, CID)
Mr. J.E.O. Nunoo (Commisssioner of Police, Administration)

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