That fateful day on 24th February 1966 - Part 2

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WAR AGAINST NPP BULLYING 9 years ago

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Francis kwarteng 9 years ago

Thanks Bro Kwesi for an insightful sequel.

My regards to the family.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thanks once again.

Thanks Bro Kwesi for an insightful sequel.

My regards to the family.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thanks once again.
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

Francis, I return your greetings and regards to my family. I hope all is well. We get to meet and talk on this forum which is great. We thank Ghanaweb and Akoto Francis, your namesake for this wonderful opportunity to network ...
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Francis, I return your greetings and regards to my family. I hope all is well. We get to meet and talk on this forum which is great. We thank Ghanaweb and Akoto Francis, your namesake for this wonderful opportunity to network, even though some fags abuse it with insults and insanity. Happy weekend Francoise, as the French say it.
SAINT 9 years ago

THE MAIN REASON WHY NKRUMAH WAS OVERTHROWN WAS FOR FOREIGN NATIONS TO TAKE OVER ECONOMY AND TURN GHANA INTO A MARKET FOR MANUFACTURED GOODS FROM THEM.
THEY BRIBED THE ANTI-NKRUMAH OPPOSITION, BUSIA, AFRIFA, AKUFFO ADDO ETC ...
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THE MAIN REASON WHY NKRUMAH WAS OVERTHROWN WAS FOR FOREIGN NATIONS TO TAKE OVER ECONOMY AND TURN GHANA INTO A MARKET FOR MANUFACTURED GOODS FROM THEM.
THEY BRIBED THE ANTI-NKRUMAH OPPOSITION, BUSIA, AFRIFA, AKUFFO ADDO ETC TO GET THEIR WAY. THEY HAVE ACHIEVED THEIR OBJECTIVE BY TURNING GHANA INTO THEIR MARKET FOR THEIR MANUFACTURED GOODS THUS CREATING EMPLOYMENT IN THEIR NATIONS AND CREATING UNEMPLOYMENT IN GHANA.
Kweku Donsuro 9 years ago

Kwesi, thanks for this delightful piece. Let me pose some questions to you.
1. What do you think Ghana would have become if Nkrumah had not been overthrown?
2. Don't you think Nkrumah created conditions ripe for his own Nem ...
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Kwesi, thanks for this delightful piece. Let me pose some questions to you.
1. What do you think Ghana would have become if Nkrumah had not been overthrown?
2. Don't you think Nkrumah created conditions ripe for his own Nemesis?
3. Do you think Ghana's independence and Nkrumah's firebrand African Personality pose and his fiery and incessant vituperations against the West wouldn't have drawn their ire by irking them to snuff him out?
4. Don't you think Rawlings was bought by the West again to clear the Generals who cleared Nkrumah?
Ken Ababio 9 years ago

The ace GBC commentator the late Festus Addae was there before Joe Lartey.He later became the Public Relations officer of Ghana Armed forces and rose to become colonel.

The ace GBC commentator the late Festus Addae was there before Joe Lartey.He later became the Public Relations officer of Ghana Armed forces and rose to become colonel.
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

That is correct, Ken. Thank you for reminding us as sometimes we can forget. There was even one newscaster called Kwakye/Farkye or so. Festus Addae was great also and he later gravitated or graduated to a senior position as P ...
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That is correct, Ken. Thank you for reminding us as sometimes we can forget. There was even one newscaster called Kwakye/Farkye or so. Festus Addae was great also and he later gravitated or graduated to a senior position as PRO in the Armed Forces.
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

Edward Faakye! He also read TV news at GBTV. Later, in the 70s, some of my classmates and seniors and juniors at Komenda Tr Trg College were at GBC such as Kwamina Ainoonson, Rev Ato Brown, G.C.E . Sam, Kwamina Quagrine etc

Edward Faakye! He also read TV news at GBTV. Later, in the 70s, some of my classmates and seniors and juniors at Komenda Tr Trg College were at GBC such as Kwamina Ainoonson, Rev Ato Brown, G.C.E . Sam, Kwamina Quagrine etc
Abeeku Mensah 9 years ago

Your questions, Mr. Kweku Donsuro, presupposes Ghanaians are either cowards, lacking in foresight or cowards looking for direction from a strong man. It is what we are as a people that determines our fate; we are tribal in Gh ...
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Your questions, Mr. Kweku Donsuro, presupposes Ghanaians are either cowards, lacking in foresight or cowards looking for direction from a strong man. It is what we are as a people that determines our fate; we are tribal in Ghana and that has not changed. Since Nkrumah left the scene we have not liked any government and that should give you all the answers you need. We are ever so hateful to governments headed by "minority" tribesmen and even when governments by "majority" tribesmen have failed the majority tribe elevate their dunce to heroic status. We simply do not have a measure for failure or success in Ghana since 1966 and that is the true legacy of Nkrumah.
Contributer 9 years ago

Thanks for your literature Mr. Sakyi. A point of correction, NRC was Gen Kutu Acheampong, Kotoka and co was NLC National Liberation Councils.

Thanks for your literature Mr. Sakyi. A point of correction, NRC was Gen Kutu Acheampong, Kotoka and co was NLC National Liberation Councils.

Ebo Letrik 9 years ago

"Prominent footballers were ..."

You left out:

CK Gyamfi: Legendary Ghanaian footballer and ... - BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/3412826

Sep 2, 2015 - Legendary Ghanaian former footballer and coach C.K. Gyamfi, wh ...
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"Prominent footballers were ..."

You left out:

CK Gyamfi: Legendary Ghanaian footballer and ... - BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/3412826

Sep 2, 2015 - Legendary Ghanaian former footballer and coach C.K. Gyamfi, who led his country to three Nations Cup titles, dies at the age of 85.
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

We also had Lutterodt, Ben Kusi, Ben Kwofie etc

We also had Lutterodt, Ben Kusi, Ben Kwofie etc
Ebo Letrik 9 years ago

Ankrah led the NLC, National Liberation Council, not NRC!!

Ankrah led the NLC, National Liberation Council, not NRC!!
Kwame D. 9 years ago

Mr Atta Sekyi

The evry beginning has just too many inacuracies and that does not encourage reading:

MThe coup leaders were in the persons of J.W.K. Harley (IGP), A. K. Deku, Lt Col Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, Lt Akwasi Amank ...
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Mr Atta Sekyi

The evry beginning has just too many inacuracies and that does not encourage reading:

MThe coup leaders were in the persons of J.W.K. Harley (IGP), A. K. Deku, Lt Col Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, Lt Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa, Maj Ocran, among others.

The retired veteran 2nd World War soldier, Lt Gen J.A. Ankrah, was invited by the coup leaders to lead the National Redemption Council (NRC).

In 1966, we had National LIBERATION Council.

When the coup took place, Afrifa was a MAJOR, Kotoka was a Colonel.

The ranks listed againt the names of Afrifa and Kotoka are all incorrect.

24th February 1966, Afrifa was a Major. Kotoka was a Colonel.

Cheers
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

All the same you did enjoy the story. We laymen do not know the military ranks properly. All the same, the inaccuracies might put a bit of spin to spice the story, eh?

All the same you did enjoy the story. We laymen do not know the military ranks properly. All the same, the inaccuracies might put a bit of spin to spice the story, eh?
be wise 9 years ago

Excellent reply

Excellent reply
A B O 9 years ago

Nkrumah is a development guru.

Nkrumah is a development guru.
FOYOOSIS 9 years ago

Kwesi Attah, for your information, John Hammond, the ace broadcaster with the beautiful silky voice moved later to the Netherlands to work with the (Nederlands Wereld Omroep) "world service" in the studios in Hilversum, until ...
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Kwesi Attah, for your information, John Hammond, the ace broadcaster with the beautiful silky voice moved later to the Netherlands to work with the (Nederlands Wereld Omroep) "world service" in the studios in Hilversum, until his retirement.

Later, he went back home to spend some quality life in his Kanda Estate residence before death took hold of him some years back. This, i know because i was very close to him until his death.

He was actually in the studios of the GBC when independence was announced, therefore, there's the need to celebrate him.

He was a true gentleman, loved by all who had the opportunity to come in contact with him.

May his gentle soul rest in peace!
John 9 years ago

And please don't forget Johny Ashie Kotei the man with the magic voice.

And please don't forget Johny Ashie Kotei the man with the magic voice.
FOYOOSIS 9 years ago

Yeah, man oh man, Johnny Ashie Kotei indeed. He was a genius, presenting Senior Citzens' Corner, on GBC with Komivi AMEKO as his producer.Radio was a delight to listen to in those days, though i was just a "small boy" then, l ...
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Yeah, man oh man, Johnny Ashie Kotei indeed. He was a genius, presenting Senior Citzens' Corner, on GBC with Komivi AMEKO as his producer.Radio was a delight to listen to in those days, though i was just a "small boy" then, lol!!

Any idea of his present whereabouts?

Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

Nenyi so omangye a! Omangye su ase! Thanks for the salute thrown my way. I salute you in return. As the Nigerians say, Oga How far?

Nenyi so omangye a! Omangye su ase! Thanks for the salute thrown my way. I salute you in return. As the Nigerians say, Oga How far?
John 9 years ago

Johny passed away years ago,may his soul rest in peace.

Johny passed away years ago,may his soul rest in peace.
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

Kotei went on to work for VOA in Washington DC. So they were flying Ghana's flag high in Hilversam, Netherlands( John Hammond), and Kotei in America. They were Ghanaian pioneer quintesential Diasporeans. May their souls rest ...
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Kotei went on to work for VOA in Washington DC. So they were flying Ghana's flag high in Hilversam, Netherlands( John Hammond), and Kotei in America. They were Ghanaian pioneer quintesential Diasporeans. May their souls rest in perfect peace. Ghanaman da mo ase! Mo ay3 bi ama nkyirmba! Okobran twa par a wo ma no mbo!
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

It was Richard Kotey at VOA

It was Richard Kotey at VOA
John 9 years ago

I thought as much kwesi.

I thought as much kwesi.
FOYOOSIS 9 years ago

The article is not complete without Richard Kotei, another genius with a beautiful voice! Never knew he went on to work for VOA in Washington DC.

It feels good to know this, however, it's unfortunate Ghana, as a nation, ha ...
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The article is not complete without Richard Kotei, another genius with a beautiful voice! Never knew he went on to work for VOA in Washington DC.

It feels good to know this, however, it's unfortunate Ghana, as a nation, hadn't been able to eulogise some of these great pioneers in broadcasting.
Augustine Agbenaza 9 years ago

Afrifa was a Major at the time of the coup andnot a Lt. The junta was called National Liberation Council (NLC) and not NRC. The latter was the Kutu Acheampong's junta.

Afrifa was a Major at the time of the coup andnot a Lt. The junta was called National Liberation Council (NLC) and not NRC. The latter was the Kutu Acheampong's junta.
Prof Lungu 9 years ago

Yes, NLC (Nonentities, Liars, and Crooks)!

Yes, NLC (Nonentities, Liars, and Crooks)!
Nimo 9 years ago

Sakyi you are too young hence your paintng of a flowery picture. Anyway it wasnt so that we hsd enough teachers There were USA teachers called the Peace Corp and Russian teachers in every secondary school.

Sakyi you are too young hence your paintng of a flowery picture. Anyway it wasnt so that we hsd enough teachers There were USA teachers called the Peace Corp and Russian teachers in every secondary school.
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

I was taught by some peace corps in Mathematics and English Literature. Also taught by two British VSOs in History and Biology from 1966 to 1968.

I was taught by some peace corps in Mathematics and English Literature. Also taught by two British VSOs in History and Biology from 1966 to 1968.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard 9 years ago

There were some Russian teachers but not in EVERY secondary school. The Peace corps and British VSO were more. Indeed, there were teachers from all over the world - Australia, India, Netherlands, Canada, Nigeria, etc. But I t ...
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There were some Russian teachers but not in EVERY secondary school. The Peace corps and British VSO were more. Indeed, there were teachers from all over the world - Australia, India, Netherlands, Canada, Nigeria, etc. But I think the Peace Corps were the best known even though not all of them were very good teachers. But I think all the British were very good...
Kwabena Yeboah 9 years ago

I read your article with goose bumps all over my body. Thank you for taking us back to the sweet memory lane. The naysayers cannot cheat history, and I am glad intelligent people like you remember the good old Nkrumah days. ...
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I read your article with goose bumps all over my body. Thank you for taking us back to the sweet memory lane. The naysayers cannot cheat history, and I am glad intelligent people like you remember the good old Nkrumah days. Well done.
Kwesi Sakyi 9 years ago

Thanks Kwabena. Your nomenclature sounds like one of the GBC newscasters of yesteryear. Have a pleasant day.

Thanks Kwabena. Your nomenclature sounds like one of the GBC newscasters of yesteryear. Have a pleasant day.
Prof Lungu 9 years ago

Again, another great contribution to this momentous occasion, 50th year of the Ghana coup!

ITEM: If we may, it did not happen that Ankrah was simply "invited" to lead the coup 24 February, 1966.

That is a lie, misinform ...
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Again, another great contribution to this momentous occasion, 50th year of the Ghana coup!

ITEM: If we may, it did not happen that Ankrah was simply "invited" to lead the coup 24 February, 1966.

That is a lie, misinformation....

It is part of the coup plotters' narrative that requires a strong push-back. (It is a fabrication!).

FROM OUR ESSAY ON THE OTHER SIDE:

1. General Ankrah was already recruited by US, by Feb, 1964.

FROM JOHNSON LIBRARY EXTRACT FROM 1964 MEMO:
"....236. Memorandum = Washington, February 11, 1964, 3 p.m.//
//....SUBJECT: Discussions with Secretary Rusk, 11 February 1964
//.... Discussed the Ghana situation...despite denials there was no question in our minds that Nkrumah and others in his government were behind the anti-American agitation in Ghana. Advised the Secretary that I felt the substantial aid programs, including the Volta Dam and the Aluminum Project should be reviewed in view of Nkrumah’s attitude and that I thought that he might have a sensitive situation on the Hill unless this was done. The Secretary asked whether General Ankrah might not take over. I...thought that if it was desired to develop something, we might work with the British on a joint program...I suggested this be discussed with Home(British)...".

Ankrah was the "Chosen Leader" from the get go!

We would not bother - if we did not think that it is a record of history that needs to be "corrected" and properly assimilated by all conscious Ghanaians, Africans, and Peace-Loving Peoples.

Greetings.

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