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Ignatius Kutu Acheampong
Chairman of the Supreme Military Council
In office
9 October 1975 – 5 July 1978
DeputyFred Akuffo
Preceded byHimself
(as Chairman of the National Redemption Council)
Succeeded byFred Akuffo
Chairman of the National Redemption Council
In office
13 January 1972 – 5 July 1978
Preceded byEdward Akufo-Addo
(as President of Ghana)
Succeeded byHimself (as Chairman of the Supreme Military Council)
Personal details
Born(1931-09-23)23 September 1931
Gold Coast
Died16 June 1979(1979-06-16) (aged 47)
Accra, Ghana
Cause of deathExecution by firing squad
Political party(none) military
SpouseFaustina Acheampong
ProfessionSoldier
ReligionChristian
Military service
AllegianceIgnatius Kutu Acheampong Ghana
Branch/serviceIgnatius Kutu Acheampong Ghana Army
Years of service1951–1978
RankGeneral
UnitRoyal West African Frontier Force
Battles/warsCongo Crisis

Ignatius Kutu Acheampong (/əˈæmˈpɒŋ/ ə-CHAM-PONG; 23 September 1931 – 16 June 1979) was a Ghanaian military officer and politician who was the military head of state of Ghana from 13 January 1972 to 5 July 1978, when he was deposed in a palace coup. He was executed by firing squad on 16 June 1979.[1]

  1. ^ "Ignatius Kutu Acheampong | chief of state, Ghana". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 3 August 2020.

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