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Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka
Born26 September 1926
Alakple, Gold Coast
Died17 April 1967(1967-04-17) (aged 40)
Accra, Ghana
AllegianceGhana
Service/branchGhana Army
Years of service1947–1967
RankMajor General
Commands heldChief of Defence Staff and General Officer Commanding
AwardsGhana Service Order for Exceptional Bravery
Other workMember of NLC
Minister for Defence
Minister for Health

Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka Born (26 September 1926 – 17 April 1967) was a Ghanaian military officer who was a member of the ruling National Liberation Council which came to power in Ghana in a military coup d'état on 24 February 1966. This overthrew the government of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of the republic.[1]

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