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.
[edit] Members
The AFRC consisted of 15 members.[3]
- Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings - Chairman
- Captain Kojo Boakye Gyan - Official Spokesman
- Major Mensah-Poku
- Major Mensah Gbedemah
- Lieutenant Commander HC Apaloo
- Captain Kwabena Baah Achamfuor
- Warrant Officer (II) Harry K. Obeng
- Staff Sargent Alex Adjei
- Corporal Owusu Boateng
- Leading Aircraftman John N. Gatsiko
- Lance Corporal Peter Tasiri
- Lance Corporal Ansah Atiemo
- Lance Corporal Sarkodee-Addo
- Corporal Sheikh Tetteh
- Private Owusu Adu
Lieutenant Commander HC Apaloo died in a road traffic accident before the end of AFRC rule.[3]
[edit] List of commissioners (ministers) of state
| Portfolio | Commissioner | Time frame | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner for Foreign Affairs | Gloria Amon Nikoi | Jun 1979 – Sep 1979 | |
| Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice | A.N.E. Amissah | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning Commissioner for Trade and Tourism |
Dr. J.L.S. Abbey | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Lands, Natural Resources Commissioner for Fuel and Power |
George Benneh | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Industries, Labour and Social Welfare | Anthony Woode | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Transport and Communications Commissioner for Works and Housing |
George Harlley | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Agriculture | Abayifa Karbo | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Information and Cocoa Affairs | Kwame Afreh | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Consumer Affairs and Cooperatives | Nii Anyetei Kwakwanyra | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Local Government and Sports | Kofi Badu | 1979 | |
| Commissioner for Education and Culture Commissioner for Health |
E. Evans Anfom | 1979 |
| Preceded by Supreme Military Council (1975-1978) |
Government of Ghana (Military Regime) Jun 1979 – Sept 1979 |
Succeeded by Limann government (1979-1981) |
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[edit] References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b The Security Services (pdf). Report of the National Reconciliation Commission page 46. Ghana government (October 2004). Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
