CPP marks 50 years of Nkrumah’s overthrow

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BEN STONE. HELSINKI 8 years ago

THE FORMER NPP PEOPLE KILLED THE DREAM OF GHANA AND AFRICA.

THE FORMER NPP PEOPLE KILLED THE DREAM OF GHANA AND AFRICA.
Awuku 8 years ago

All that this cocaine party knows is to throw BOMBS. In those days anyone who dared to visit Accra Sports Stadium or Black Star Square risks meeting NPP BOMB THROWERS WHO HAPPILY PLANT BOMBS INTO BOUQUET OF FLOWERS TO KILL DR ...
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All that this cocaine party knows is to throw BOMBS. In those days anyone who dared to visit Accra Sports Stadium or Black Star Square risks meeting NPP BOMB THROWERS WHO HAPPILY PLANT BOMBS INTO BOUQUET OF FLOWERS TO KILL DR NKRUMAH. AND THESE PEOPLE WANT TO RULE GHANA AGAIN. TOFIAKWA
CORNEY 8 years ago

It is Ghana's day of fame,a day Ghana was actually liberated from the hands of a dictator,selfish man who turned the country to his personal property.
The 50 anniversary is actually in honor of the brilliant and strong Kotok ...
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It is Ghana's day of fame,a day Ghana was actually liberated from the hands of a dictator,selfish man who turned the country to his personal property.
The 50 anniversary is actually in honor of the brilliant and strong Kotoka who ended the dictators rule,the day most Ghanaians were happy and took to the streets for the first time to celebrate the exit of a dictator.

It is a day to celebrate Kotoka and CPP did well by reminding Ghanaians once more of Kotoka's heroic achievement,,it is a heroes day.
Jones 8 years ago

And in 1978 Ivory Coast overtook Ghana as the world's leading producer of cocoa beans due to the mismanagement of the economy by the military rulers in Ghana. Today Ghana is buying cocoa beans from the Ivory Coast.

en.wiki ...
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And in 1978 Ivory Coast overtook Ghana as the world's leading producer of cocoa beans due to the mismanagement of the economy by the military rulers in Ghana. Today Ghana is buying cocoa beans from the Ivory Coast.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocoa_production_in_Ivory_Coast
Mobert Rogabe 8 years ago

...usually i accept all comments be you a circumcised dick or uncircumcised trash ...name just 1 fairly "good" leader in Ghana after Nkrumah? ...how old are you anyway, 12?

...usually i accept all comments be you a circumcised dick or uncircumcised trash ...name just 1 fairly "good" leader in Ghana after Nkrumah? ...how old are you anyway, 12?
THE MAWULIAN 8 years ago

Nkrumah was harsh on Asantes. Thanks God, Gen Kotoka came to their rescue. Yet today, Asantes wont spare a second without insulting Ewes. It is their daily ritual.

Nkrumah was harsh on Asantes. Thanks God, Gen Kotoka came to their rescue. Yet today, Asantes wont spare a second without insulting Ewes. It is their daily ritual.
Yaw Yeboah 8 years ago

Please stop trying to re-write history? The CPP Government included Government Ministers of Ashanti origin such as the late Mr Krobo Edusei who served in 3 different Ministerial appointments.
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Please stop trying to re-write history? The CPP Government included Government Ministers of Ashanti origin such as the late Mr Krobo Edusei who served in 3 different Ministerial appointments.
The only Ashanti to benefit from General Kotoka was his co-conspirator Colonel Afrifa who was recruited by him. Colonel Afrifa was the only Ashanti to serve on the National Liberation Council (NLC), formed after the 1966 Military Coup. Therefore, your claims are completely wrong and false.
THE MAWULIAN 8 years ago

That is what it was. Nkrumah was HARSHER on Asantes-period!!!!

That is what it was. Nkrumah was HARSHER on Asantes-period!!!!
ZOOBIE-ZOOBIE 8 years ago

you write about Ghana's political history as if you lack JSS/SSS education. Where did you get your JSS/SSS? Are you products of JJ's education system?

you write about Ghana's political history as if you lack JSS/SSS education. Where did you get your JSS/SSS? Are you products of JJ's education system?
THE MAWULIAN 8 years ago

Don't you remember me? You were my school teacher during my JSS days. Are you happy now?

Don't you remember me? You were my school teacher during my JSS days. Are you happy now?
ibrahim 8 years ago

WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE EVER DONR IN GHANA

WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE EVER DONR IN GHANA
KOFI NSIA,BORTEANOR 8 years ago

kojo tsikata,deku,harlley,kotoka,gbedemah killed Kwame nkrumah and Ghana.

kojo tsikata,deku,harlley,kotoka,gbedemah killed Kwame nkrumah and Ghana.
AKRANTIE-BINI-EATER 8 years ago

Talking shit after eating RAT SHIT. Have you not forgotten to list another "Ewe" called Afrifa?

Talking shit after eating RAT SHIT. Have you not forgotten to list another "Ewe" called Afrifa?
Yaw Yeboah 8 years ago

Stop trying to rewrite history with your vivid imagination. Provide your reference sources to support your accusation or keep quiet with your nonsense. Did you know that the Prevention of Detention Act 1958, was introduced by ...
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Stop trying to rewrite history with your vivid imagination. Provide your reference sources to support your accusation or keep quiet with your nonsense. Did you know that the Prevention of Detention Act 1958, was introduced by an Ashanti Politician, Mr Krobo Edusei. A proud Ashanti Man born in Ampabame Village, Kwabre District? Now you want us to believe that the same legislation was used to imprison his own kinsmen. Foolish is too polite a word to use for you.
THE MAWULIAN 8 years ago

You are a real IDIOT-Those names you are mentioning are all uneducated ministers of Nkrumah. They could not read or write let alone compliing acts of paliaments. Stick to your Palm-Wine Tapping profession. Leave smart people ...
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You are a real IDIOT-Those names you are mentioning are all uneducated ministers of Nkrumah. They could not read or write let alone compliing acts of paliaments. Stick to your Palm-Wine Tapping profession. Leave smart people to write about smart things.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

Tell it to the young ones. But for Harley, Kotoka, Afrifa, Ankrah and others, Ghana would have been like North Vietnam where all men with hair are supposed to have the same haircut as the president and all women have six hair ...
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Tell it to the young ones. But for Harley, Kotoka, Afrifa, Ankrah and others, Ghana would have been like North Vietnam where all men with hair are supposed to have the same haircut as the president and all women have six hairstyles to choose from.
Exactly 50 years ago was a day for freedom for Ghanaians. Ask the very old people and they will tell you how even CPP gurus feared the 1 PM news. When Jerry became constitutional, and Kuffour, Mills and Mahama followed, Ghanaians have freedom of speech. Noone dared that under Nkrumah.
I, S. ISAH 8 years ago

Oh God there are such people like Corney. He has heard other people call Nkrumah as a "dictator" and he goes along with it. A dictator does not give free education to his people. A dictator would never give free medical care ...
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Oh God there are such people like Corney. He has heard other people call Nkrumah as a "dictator" and he goes along with it. A dictator does not give free education to his people. A dictator would never give free medical care to his people. A dictator does not build over 300 factories for his people. A dictator would never build a hydro dam for the industrialisation of his country, A dictator would never build a modern townhip (Tema) from a hamlet to house his people. A dictator would never build infrastructure too many to list here for his people. Nkrumah's name transcends Ghana. Even in Ghana there are some people who do not know who Kotoka is.
P Djamgbe. 8 years ago

Ben Stone you absolutely right, the day Nkrumah was overthrown was the day the whole of Africa was dragged back into colonization (modern colonization), not only by the West but also Africa's own leaders.

Ben Stone you absolutely right, the day Nkrumah was overthrown was the day the whole of Africa was dragged back into colonization (modern colonization), not only by the West but also Africa's own leaders.
Akora 8 years ago

Rest in peace, Man Of the Millennium

Rest in peace, Man Of the Millennium
1966 young pioneer 8 years ago

The greatest sin to have been committed by Busia and his team of nation wreckers was this bloodiest coup d'état. On that day these wicked and evil people shed the blood of innocent and hard working Ghanaians in a broad day ...
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The greatest sin to have been committed by Busia and his team of nation wreckers was this bloodiest coup d'état. On that day these wicked and evil people shed the blood of innocent and hard working Ghanaians in a broad day light. Eversince that bloody day mother Ghana has not had peace of mind to move ahead. The blood of those innocent Ghanaians are still crying for Justice before the almighty God. The off springs of that evil Danquah-busia clique wil continue to suffer until thy kingdom come. Those off springs are still disturbing the peace of Ghana but the good lord will handle at HIS own time. Thunder burn them all !
Menua Kwadwo 8 years ago

where was Busia when the coup happened? Why is it that people like you do not want to associate Kotoka, Deku, and Harlley with the coup but always calling it "evil Danquah-busia clique".........Are you afraid to say to say it ...
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where was Busia when the coup happened? Why is it that people like you do not want to associate Kotoka, Deku, and Harlley with the coup but always calling it "evil Danquah-busia clique".........Are you afraid to say to say it was an Ewe conspiracy? Just tell the truth and call what it is, ok!!!!!
Ataa Kanfla 8 years ago

'Under Nkrumah Ghana experienced a lot of economic miracles': give instances, because I know at the time of his overthrow we were tightening our belts.

'Under Nkrumah Ghana experienced a lot of economic miracles': give instances, because I know at the time of his overthrow we were tightening our belts.
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

Kotoka and Afrifa met in Kumasi to launch the attack from the Northern Command to Accra on the 24th Feb.1966 for the final assault.Thank you.

Kotoka and Afrifa met in Kumasi to launch the attack from the Northern Command to Accra on the 24th Feb.1966 for the final assault.Thank you.
danny 8 years ago

It saddens me,even though I wasn't born by then but if he had continued Ghana would has been second heaven

It saddens me,even though I wasn't born by then but if he had continued Ghana would has been second heaven
Emmanuel Kofi Bowers 8 years ago

long live the great generational thinker and visionarist,Dr.Kwame Nkrumah,God's gift to the nation

long live the great generational thinker and visionarist,Dr.Kwame Nkrumah,God's gift to the nation
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

The husband leans over and asks his wife, "Do you remember the first time we had sex together over fifty years ago? We went behind the village tavern where you leaned against the back fence and I made love to you."

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The husband leans over and asks his wife, "Do you remember the first time we had sex together over fifty years ago? We went behind the village tavern where you leaned against the back fence and I made love to you."

"Yes", she says, "I remember it well." "OK," he says, "How about taking a stroll around there again and we can do it for old time's sake?" "Oh Jim, you old devil, that sounds like a crazy, but good idea!"

A police officer sitting in the next booth heard their conversation and, having a chuckle, he thinks to himself, "I've got to see these two old-timers having sex against a fence. I'll just keep an eye on them so there's no trouble." So he follows them.

The elderly couple walks haltingly along, leaning on each other for support aided by walking sticks. Finally, they get to the back of the tavern and make their way to the fence.

The old lady lifts her skirt and the old man drops his trousers. As she leans against the fence, the old man moves in. Then suddenly they erupt into the most furious sex that the policeman has ever seen. This goes on for about ten minutes while both are making loud noises and moaning and screaming. Finally, they both collapse, panting on the ground.

The policeman is amazed. He thinks he has learned something about life and old age that he didn't know.

After about half an hour of lying on the ground recovering, the old couple struggle to their feet and put their clothes back on. The policeman, is still watching and thinks to himself, this is truly amazing, I've got to ask them what their secret is.

So, as the couple passes, he says to them, "Excuse me, but that was something else. You must've had a fantastic sex life together. Is there some sort of secret to this?" Shaking, the old man is barely able to reply, "fifty years ago that wasn't an electric fence."

THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS THAT FIFTY YEARS AGO,THERE WAS NOTHING STOPPING GHANAIAN'S FROM ACHIEVING ANYTHING.
THEY HAD FEW EDUCATED MEN AND PRODUCED A LOT THAN THE MORE EDUCATED MEN THEY HAVE NOW.
NOTHING WAS OF LIMITS OF GHANAIANS BUT NOW THEY HAVE A PSYCHOLOGICAL ELECTRIC FENCE AFTER THE FALL OF NKRUMAH.
Mobert Rogabe 8 years ago

...damn dude, where do you get these jokes? ...awesome

...damn dude, where do you get these jokes? ...awesome
Nii okai 8 years ago

An airport is named after a useless man who distabilized a sovereign state? Only in ghana. How come this one is not being addressed

An airport is named after a useless man who distabilized a sovereign state? Only in ghana. How come this one is not being addressed
Menua Kwadwo 8 years ago

Because he is Ewe; and "they" control everything in the country!!!!Capiche?

Because he is Ewe; and "they" control everything in the country!!!!Capiche?
Yaw Yeboah 8 years ago

Nii Okai, I fully agree with your comments.
However, the airport was named after General Kotoka, because it was the actual location where he was shot dead on the runway by Lt. General Moses Yeboah, after the 1967 Counter Co ...
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Nii Okai, I fully agree with your comments.
However, the airport was named after General Kotoka, because it was the actual location where he was shot dead on the runway by Lt. General Moses Yeboah, after the 1967 Counter Coup, that was launched to re-instate the CPP Government and President Nkrumah.
General Kotoka was shot dead after fighting with Lt. General Moses Yeboah who managed to disarm him and shoot him dead. I am proud to say that my Father was a close friend of Lt. General Moses Yeboah from school days (Dormaa Secondary School), I am proud of the fact that he shot & killed one of the main traitors responsible for 1966 Military Coup.
THE MAWULIAN 8 years ago

Can you please tell me who promoted Moses Yeboah to the rank of Lt General? Can you please go back and read basic history? Can you even read and comprehend? And you are demeaning people here about JSS education?

Can you please tell me who promoted Moses Yeboah to the rank of Lt General? Can you please go back and read basic history? Can you even read and comprehend? And you are demeaning people here about JSS education?
Yaw Yeboah 8 years ago

You have asked a senseless question that only a brainless fool will askl. Who made Kotoka a General & Afrifa a Colonel? How was he rewarded by these treacherous CIA Agents?

You have asked a senseless question that only a brainless fool will askl. Who made Kotoka a General & Afrifa a Colonel? How was he rewarded by these treacherous CIA Agents?
THE MAWULIAN 8 years ago

Just admit you do not know anything about who Moses Yeboah is.

Just admit you do not know anything about who Moses Yeboah is.
Yaw Adu-Asare 8 years ago

Overthrow of Nkrumah = Downfall of Ghana/Africa.

Overthrow of Nkrumah = Downfall of Ghana/Africa.
Ernest 8 years ago

It is a shame that Ghana has named an airport after the man who the CIA used in over throwing our Leader. The Accra airport must be renamed Kwame Nkrumah Airport.

It is a shame that Ghana has named an airport after the man who the CIA used in over throwing our Leader. The Accra airport must be renamed Kwame Nkrumah Airport.
Sorry to be a Ghanaian.Amsterdam 8 years ago

Thank you Ernest. And thanks again.

Thank you Ernest. And thanks again.
lddrisu- Nava Pio 8 years ago

The coup was a necessary at that time. This man would have chased all the brave men away and sold the weak into slavery. His overthrown and demise was a blessing to Ghana, as the death of Mills was to the NDC.

The coup was a necessary at that time. This man would have chased all the brave men away and sold the weak into slavery. His overthrown and demise was a blessing to Ghana, as the death of Mills was to the NDC.
P Djamgbe. 8 years ago

Iddrisu don't be stupid, you don't know how much Nkrumah hated the West and whatever they stood for (including slavery), do you?

Iddrisu don't be stupid, you don't know how much Nkrumah hated the West and whatever they stood for (including slavery), do you?
Palmwine Tapper 8 years ago

Weedhead!
What the FUCK have you been smoking?

Weedhead!
What the FUCK have you been smoking?
Mobert Rogabe 8 years ago

...we never learn, that's why we're so backward/primitive ...those behind the overthrow are laughing at us today ...the day should be a HOLIDAY if you ask me

...we never learn, that's why we're so backward/primitive ...those behind the overthrow are laughing at us today ...the day should be a HOLIDAY if you ask me
Ekow Samuel. 8 years ago

God bless Dr, Kwame Nkrumah Osagyefo and his family for what he has done for the nation ghana and with....good that did to people the motherland ghana,God bless you oman ghana.

God bless Dr, Kwame Nkrumah Osagyefo and his family for what he has done for the nation ghana and with....good that did to people the motherland ghana,God bless you oman ghana.
Thomas Garbrah 8 years ago

Workers Needed..call 0579116866

Workers Needed..call 0579116866
paa Kwesi Otoo 8 years ago

Ghanaians are not ready to accept the thruths' simply because we are un grateful .Dr Kwame Nkrumah was a great leader who's dreams could have lead Ghana to be one of the top ten country in the world today.

Ghanaians are not ready to accept the thruths' simply because we are un grateful .Dr Kwame Nkrumah was a great leader who's dreams could have lead Ghana to be one of the top ten country in the world today.
P Djamgbe. 8 years ago

Yes, Nkrumah's overthrow was the beginning of cluelessness and corruption across the entire continent. RIP the great one.

Yes, Nkrumah's overthrow was the beginning of cluelessness and corruption across the entire continent. RIP the great one.
ZOOBIE-ZOOBIE 8 years ago

Ghana will never be the same.

Ghana will never be the same.
Ready for War 8 years ago

Meanwhile aimless Atik in wolf clothing is going round beating about the bush

Meanwhile aimless Atik in wolf clothing is going round beating about the bush
Sorry to be a Ghanaian.Amsterdam 8 years ago

Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkrumah was not overthrown by Kotoka,people of Ghana ask BBC programme Panorama. He was scared by the western world, he was setup by Britain and American to go to Hanoi to cool things down for the US,during ...
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Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkrumah was not overthrown by Kotoka,people of Ghana ask BBC programme Panorama. He was scared by the western world, he was setup by Britain and American to go to Hanoi to cool things down for the US,during the Vietnam war. That's when they brought Kotoka and the rest from England to plot the coup.Senior George Bush was then the CIA boss.Once again check this fact from BBC panorama.
P Djamgbe. 8 years ago

The Mawulian, whether Moses Yeboah was a Lt General or not, we don't give a f****k, and whether the airport was named after Kotoka because he was shot dead there or not we don't give monkeys, all we are saying is all those wh ...
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The Mawulian, whether Moses Yeboah was a Lt General or not, we don't give a f****k, and whether the airport was named after Kotoka because he was shot dead there or not we don't give monkeys, all we are saying is all those who had a hand in Nkrumah's overthrow are nation wreckers, they shouldn't have important places named after them.
THE MAWULIAN 8 years ago

And who are the "we" you talking about?

And who are the "we" you talking about?
Palmwine Tapper 8 years ago

The "Great & ONLY ONE" of ALL Mankind!
The ENEMIES of GH headed by Akuffo Addo, Abrefa Busia, JB DAnkwah, Obechibi Lamptey, Bedemah etc. etc. have DESTROYED GH.
GH STILL WEEPS for your wisdom!

The "Great & ONLY ONE" of ALL Mankind!
The ENEMIES of GH headed by Akuffo Addo, Abrefa Busia, JB DAnkwah, Obechibi Lamptey, Bedemah etc. etc. have DESTROYED GH.
GH STILL WEEPS for your wisdom!
THE VOICE 8 years ago

The most dangerous dictator gone.All of our independent fighting fathers for our independent (the BIG 5)were tortured/murdered at Nsawamu. if not the Bravery of Kotoka we will be cleaning North Korea toilet.1962 referendum k ...
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The most dangerous dictator gone.All of our independent fighting fathers for our independent (the BIG 5)were tortured/murdered at Nsawamu. if not the Bravery of Kotoka we will be cleaning North Korea toilet.1962 referendum kwame nkrumah murdered 79 pregnant GA women in Accra to win the election. Kwame nkrumah the Liberian fool rest in hell.
E. T. Mensah 8 years ago

Each year, I celebrate the 24th Feb coup and pour libation in memory of the two giants of democracy.

Like it or not, the British left Nkrumah a lot of money a well thought-thru developmental plan for Ghana. Kwame in his wi ...
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Each year, I celebrate the 24th Feb coup and pour libation in memory of the two giants of democracy.

Like it or not, the British left Nkrumah a lot of money a well thought-thru developmental plan for Ghana. Kwame in his wisdom, threw away the plan into the Volta river and went on spending spree with our money to chase his own ambitions. His antics started with one Africa and pan-Africanism. I'll be back!! Death to Nkrumah and his cpp again, again and again!!!
JOHN 8 years ago

GHANA HAS NEVER FOUND ITS FEET AGAIN ALL BECAUSE OF THIS IDIOT

GHANA HAS NEVER FOUND ITS FEET AGAIN ALL BECAUSE OF THIS IDIOT
PHUCK DIZSHITT 8 years ago

THE LAW OF KARMA HAS SENTENCED ALL THE TRAITORS AND THEIR GHANAIAN SIDEKICKS TO ETERNAL SHAME, THEY WILL SHIT IN THEIR PANTS TILL THEY ALL PASS AWAY. FUCK ALL THE USELESS GHANAIAN TURNCOATS WHO DON'T KNOW THE TRUE NATURE OF ...
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THE LAW OF KARMA HAS SENTENCED ALL THE TRAITORS AND THEIR GHANAIAN SIDEKICKS TO ETERNAL SHAME, THEY WILL SHIT IN THEIR PANTS TILL THEY ALL PASS AWAY. FUCK ALL THE USELESS GHANAIAN TURNCOATS WHO DON'T KNOW THE TRUE NATURE OF THE EUROPEAN DEVILS AND ARE IN BED WITH THEM.

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