Operation Cold Chop by the Ghana Armed Forces and Its Impact on Nkrumah's Leadership

On February 24, 1966, Ghana experienced a significant political upheaval known as 'Operation Cold Chop', which resulted in the overthrow of President Kwame Nkrumah's government. The coup was orchestrated by the Ghana Armed Forces, led by Colonel Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka and Brigadier Akwasi Afrifa, while Nkrumah was on an official visit to Hanoi, Vietnam. The coup was a response to growing discontent with Nkrumah's leadership, characterized by increasing authoritarianism and economic challenges. Following the coup, the National Liberation Council was established, chaired by Lieutenant General Joseph A. Ankrah, marking a pivotal shift in Ghana's governance. This event initiated a prolonged period of alternating military and civilian rule in Ghana, often influenced by economic instability and political unrest. The legacy of Operation Cold Chop continues to shape Ghana's political landscape, highlighting the complexities of governance in post-colonial Africa. #Mooflife #MomentOfLife #OperationColdChop #GhanaCoup1966 #KwameNkrumah #NationalLiberationCouncil #GhanaArmedForces