On February 24, 1966, Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was overthrown in a military coup orchestrated by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under the codename “Operation Cold Chop.”
The coup marked a significant turning point in Ghana’s political history, leading to the end of Nkrumah’s presidency and ushering in military rule.
Nkrumah, who was on a diplomatic mission to Vietnam at the time, was unable to return to Ghana and lived in exile in Guinea until he died in 1972.
To mark the anniversary, Ghanaianmuseum shared rare footage on X today, February 24, 2025, showing scenes from a foreign news report capturing the aftermath of the coup.
The images offer a glimpse into one of Ghana’s darkest political moments, highlighting the chaos and uncertainty that followed Nkrumah’s removal.
Nkrumah’s legacy remains a subject of reflection and debate, with many remembering his contributions to Ghana’s independence and Pan-Africanism, while others critique the authoritarian aspects of his rule.
Watch the video below:
Today in History: On Feb 24, 1966, Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a military coup by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under “Operation Cold Chop.” This marked one of Ghana’s darkest political moments.
Here’s footage from a foreign news report on the aftermath of the coup. pic.twitter.com/DR78FmW9N3— GHANA FACTS & HISTORY (@GhanaianMuseum) February 24, 2025
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