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Ignatius Kutu Acheampong

Soldier and former military head of state of Ghana (1931-1979) · Ghana · On the map · Politicians · Died at 47

Ignatius Kutu Acheampong 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.

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Country
Ghana
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 1979 · aged 47