Ghana Coup Ousts Busia and Akufo-Addo, January 13, 1972
Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo of Ghana are ousted in a bloodless military coup by Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong.
Date: January 13, 1972
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