Kofi Abrefa Busia

ModernPoliticianGhana1913 — 1978

Ghanaian prime minister in the Second Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1913

Died

1978

Country

Ghana

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score47.4

Kofi Abrefa Busia — Complete Timeline

1969 AD

Election as Prime Minister of GhanaPolitical Action◆ Major

Busia's Progress Party won the 1969 elections, and he became Prime Minister of Ghana's Second Republic. His government focused on economic liberalization and reducing the state's role in the economy.

ElectionSecond RepublicPrime Minister

Impact: nationalconstructive

1972 AD

Overthrow by military coupPolitical Action◆ Major

Busia's government was overthrown in a military coup led by Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. The coup was motivated by economic difficulties and Busia's austerity measures, ending the Second Republic.

CoupOverthrowAcheampong

Impact: nationaldestructive