Hilla Limann

ModernPoliticianGhana1934 — ?

Ghanaian president overthrown by Rawlings.

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Quick Facts

Born

1934

Country

Ghana

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score38.2

Hilla Limann — Complete Timeline

1979 AD

Election as President of GhanaPolitical Action◆ Major

Limann won the 1979 presidential election as the candidate of the People's National Party (PNP). He became President of Ghana's Third Republic, inheriting a country in economic crisis.

ElectionThird RepublicPresident

Impact: nationalconstructive

1981 AD

Overthrow by Jerry RawlingsPolitical Action◆ Major

Limann's government was overthrown in a coup led by Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings. The coup ended the Third Republic and ushered in a prolonged period of military rule under Rawlings' Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC).

CoupOverthrowRawlingsPNDC

Impact: nationaldestructive