Published
4 years agoon
By
Joe Pee
These individuals sacrificed their sleep, time, energy, knowledge and just to mention but a few to serve our country as they succeeded without any doubt due to their determination, persistence and hard work.
One of the most prominent individuals who have played a major role in building our country by implementing several sound policies to run the country is the President.
Ghana’s first President was Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah who also fought for the country’s independence and made its declaration on March 7, 1957.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah played a major role in building our country from the ground up by freeing the Ghanaian populace from the European rule.
The 2nd President of Ghana who however did the unexpected was Lt General Joseph Arthur Ankrah.
Lt General Joseph Ankrah was the next President of Ghana right after Dr Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown.
Lt General Joseph Ankrah was the first military President who ruled Ghana from February, 24, 1966 to April, 2, 1969 before he was overthrown.
Unexpectedly, Lt General Joseph Ankrah had 8 wives and 18 children as a President.
Below is a look at the photo of Lt General Joseph Ankrah, the first military President of Ghana.
Did you ever know that Ghanaian President could have more than one Wife just as Ghana’s 2nd President, Lt General Joseph Ankrah?
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