Kutu Acheampong
General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong was a Ghanaian military officer and politician who served as the Head of State of Ghana from 1972 to 1978. He came to power through a coup d'état and was known for his efforts to promote economic self-sufficiency and modernization in Ghana during a turbulent political period. Acheampong's administration emphasized agricultural development, considering the Northern Region, which he famously referred to as the 'Granary of Ghana,' as pivotal for the country's agricultural potential. His tenure ended with his overthrow in a subsequent coup, but his influence on Ghana’s agricultural policies remains a significant part of its historical narrative.
Born on Jun 18, 1929 (96 years old)
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Ghana:
Col Kutu Acheampong bringing the embalmed remains of Kwame Nkrumah back to Ghana from Guinea for national interment at Nkroful.
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Ghana:
President Mahama recalled that former Head of State General Kutu Acheampong once referred to the Northern Region as the 'Granary of Ghana.'
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