Armed Forces Revolutionary Council, Ghana
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The Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) was the government of Ghana from June 4, 1979 to September 24, 1979. It came to power in a bloody coup that removed the Supreme Military Council, another military regime, from power. The June 4 coup was preceded by an abortive attempt on May 15, 1979 when Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings and other ranks were arrested. Their trial only served to make them popular till they were eventually released on the morning of June 4 by young officers and noncommissioned officers inspired by Rawlings.
The regime started a 'House cleaning' exercise against corruption. Three former military leaders of Ghana, Lt. Gen. Afrifa, Gen. Acheampong and Lt. Gen. Akuffo were all executed together with five other senior officers[1] deemed to have been corrupt by the special courts set up by the government.[2]
The AFRC allowed already scheduled elections to go ahead and handed over to the duly elected Dr. Hilla Limann of the People's National Party who became the first and only president of the Third Republic of Ghana.
| Preceded by Supreme Military Council |
Governments of Ghana (Military Regime) June 4, 1979–September 24, 1979 |
Succeeded by People's National Party |
[edit] Notes
- ^ Kwaku Sakyi-Addo (March 1, 2007). The reality of Ghana's independence. Part Two of Ghana, Winds Of Change was broadcast on BBC World Service on Monday 5 March at 0930 GMT.. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
- ^ HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COURTS AFTER INDEPENDENCE. Official Website. Judicial Service of Ghana. Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
