Who was the famous leader of Ghana?

In 1964, a constitutional amendment made Ghana a one-party state, with Nkrumah as president for life of both the nation and its party….Kwame Nkrumah.

The Right Honourable Kwame Nkrumah PC
Nkrumah in 1961
1st President of Ghana
In office 1 July 1960 – 24 February 1966
Preceded by	Elizabeth II as Queen of Ghana

Who was the leader of the Big Six?

Considered the founding fathers of present-day Ghana, the members of the Big Six were: Kwame Nkrumah – first prime minister and first president of Ghana. Ebenezer Ako-Adjei – founding member of the UGCC. Edward Akufo-Addo – founding member of the UGCC and subsequently chief justice and president of Ghana.

Who helped Ghana gain independence?

Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was elected the leader of the Gold Coast government in 1952 after he won the Gold Coast legislative election in 1951. Led by the big six, the Gold Coast declared its independence from the British on 6 March 1957. The Gold Coast was named Ghana.

What are the achievement of Dr Kwame Nkrumah?

THESE ARE SOME OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR KWAME NKRUMAH – He established the Ghana Medical School. – He made Medical care free to all citizens. – He established GIHOC pharmaceuticals. – He also built several hospitals and clinics.

What is the full name of Ghana?

the Republic of Ghana
listen)), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa.

Who is first president of Ghana?

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, standing on stool, being sworn in by Arku Korsah, as the first president of the Republic of Ghana in Accra. 1960.

Who is the first president in Ghana?

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, standing on stool, being sworn in by Arku Korsah, as the first president of the Republic of Ghana in Accra. 1960.

Who is the second president of Ghana?

List of presidents of Ghana (1960–present)

No.	Name (Birth–Death)	Term of office
Time in office
1	Jerry Rawlings (1947–2020)	8 years, 0 days
2	John Kufuor (born 1938)	8 years, 0 days
3	John Atta Mills (1944–2012)	3 years, 199 days