WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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Jerry Rawlings
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Mobutu Sese Seko
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Nelson Mandela
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Kwame Nkrumah
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Detailed explanation-1: -He formed the Convention People’s Party, which achieved rapid success through its unprecedented appeal to the common voter. He became Prime Minister in 1952 and retained the position when Ghana declared independence from Britain in 1957. In 1960, Ghanaians approved a new constitution and elected Nkrumah President.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kwame Nkrumah, (born September 1909, Nkroful, Gold Coast [now Ghana]-died April 27, 1972, Bucharest, Romania), Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the Gold Coast’s drive for independence from Britain and presided over its emergence as the new nation of Ghana.
Detailed explanation-3: –He made Korle Bu a teaching hospital and expanded its capacity by constructing the Medical, Maternity, Surgical and Child Health blocks.-He established the Ghana Medical School.-He made Medical care free to all citizens.-He established GIHOC pharmaceuticals.
Detailed explanation-4: -On 6 March 1957, the Gold Coast (now known as Ghana) gained independence from Britain. Ghana became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and was led to independence by Kwame Nkrumah who transformed the country into a republic, with himself as president for life.