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Fred Akuffo

Soldier, politician, former Chief of Defence Staff and head of state of Ghana (1937-1979)

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Lieutenant General Frederick William Kwasi Akuffo was a Ghanaian soldier and politician who was the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces from 1976 to 1978, and chairman of the ruling Supreme Military Council and the sixth military head of state from 1978 to 1979. He became leader of the government in a palace coup against General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong, and was overthrown and executed in another military coup less than a year later.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Akropong wd
Died
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Place of death
Accra wd
Citizenship
Ghana wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, soldier, head of state wd
Political party
independent politician wd
Education
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Ghana (5 July 1978 – 4 June 1979)
  • Minister for Defence (5 July 1978 – 4 June 1979)

Questions

When was Fred Akuffo born?
Fred Akuffo was born on 21 March 1937 in Akropong.
What positions has Fred Akuffo held?
Positions held by Fred Akuffo include: President of Ghana (1978–1979); Minister for Defence (1978–1979).
Where did Fred Akuffo study?
Fred Akuffo was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Fred Akuffo · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q718234 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Fred Akuffo illustration.png by Voice of America (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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