Today In History: Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Died In Bucharest
- Category: General
- Date 27-04-2021
On 27th April, 1972, Ghana lost her first president in Bucharest,the capital city of Romania.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah who happens to be Ghana's first president as it has been stated earlier led the Big Six which included J.B Danquah, William Ofori Atta, Akuffo Addo, Obetsebi Lamptey and Ebenezer Ako Adjei which helped Ghana gain her independence from the British Colonial rule.
He spearheaded the formation of African Union (AU) which was later founded in Durban, South Africa in 2002.
President Kwame Nkrumah was unconstitutionally ousted from office through a military coup dubbed 'Operation Cold Chop' which was launched by the National Liberation Council (NLC) on February 4, 1966. Kwame Nkrumah fled to Conakry, Guinea after having been ousted upon the invitation of Sekou Toure, Guinea's first president.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was said to have died of cancer. 49 years now and the thoughts of his good and Pan- Africanism deeds keep lingering in our minds.
May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
Source: www.kantankatv.com/Obidombie Kwabena Ahuofe