Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah was accused of being too aligned to the West, and hence he entered into agreements with the Soviets and on 18 August six Ilyushin Il-18s, at a cost of ₤670,000 each, were ordered.
On February 24, 1966, a military coup took place, with the military of Ghana overthrowing the Convention People's Party (CPP) government of the Republic of Ghana's first President, Kwame Nkrumah.
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January 7 - John Atta Mills took office as president, the second time power in the country had been transferred from one legitimately elected leader to another democratically.
Pelpuo was appointed Minister for Youth and Sports by President John Atta Mills in September 2009 following the resignation of Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak who was also MP for Asawase.
Rebecca Akufo-Addo is the wife of lawyer, Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo who is running for presidency of Ghana in the 2012 Ghanaian presidential elections as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate.
Fred Akuffo (1937–1979), Ghanaian soldier, politician, former President of Ghana
Moreover, in 2008, in attendance, among many of the distinguished guests was the President of Ghana, John Kufuor in which he congratulated the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on its Centenary celebrations and referred to the Caliph as a brother, friend and teacher to the people of Ghana.
Valley View University received its Charter from President John Kufuor (President of Ghana), at a special function on 28 May 2006.
1958, November 29 - John Dramani Mahama, president of Ghana, as successor to President John Atta Mills after his demise.