Officer Alex Ankrah

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Meet the pivotal figure behind Ghana's early military leadership, Joseph Arthur Ankrah, a trailblazing army general who rose to prominence as the country's first military head of state from 1966 to 1969. Ankrah's impressive career also saw him serve as the commander of the Ghana Army in 1961 and chair the Organisation of African Unity from February to November 1966. His lasting impact on Ghana's history remains a testament to his influential role in shaping the nation's trajectory.

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