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Joseph Arthur Ankrah

Ghanaian politician (1915-1992)

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Joseph Arthur Ankrah was a Ghanaian army general who was the second head of state of Ghana from 1966 to 1969 as chairman of the National Liberation Council. He was Ghana's first military head of state. Ankrah also served as the fourth chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity from 24 February 1966 to 5 November 1966. Previously, Ankrah was appointed the first commander of the Ghana Army in 1961.

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Born
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Place of birth
Accra wd
Died
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Place of death
Accra wd
Citizenship
Ghana wd
Occupation
diplomat, military personnel, politician, head of state, foreign minister wd
Education
Accra Academy wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Ghana (24 February 1966 – 2 April 1969)
  • chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (24 February 1966 – 5 November 1966)
  • Minister for Defence (1966–1968)
  • Minister for Foreign Affairs

Questions

When was Joseph Arthur Ankrah born?
Joseph Arthur Ankrah was born on 18 August 1915 in Accra.
What positions has Joseph Arthur Ankrah held?
Positions held by Joseph Arthur Ankrah include: President of Ghana (1966–1969); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1966–1966); Minister for Defence (1966–1968); Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Where did Joseph Arthur Ankrah study?
Joseph Arthur Ankrah was educated at Accra Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Joseph Arthur Ankrah · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q356728 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Joseph Arthur Ankrah in America (cropped).jpg by Yoichi Okamoto (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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