The prime minister of Ghana was the executive head of government of Ghana from independence in 1957 to 1960 and again from 1969 to 1972.
History of the office The country's first leader and prime minister was Kwame Nkrumah of the Convention People's Party (CPP). He held that post from the date of Ghana's independence – 6 March 1957 – until 1 July 1960, when a new constitution came into effect that abolished the position. Nkrumah became executive President of the Republic, but was later overthrown in a 1966 military coup.
When Ghana returned to civilian rule in 1969, the parliamentary system was restored. The Progress Party (PP), led by Kofi Abrefa Busia, won the parliamentary elections and Busia became Prime Minister on 1 October 1969. Busia's government was deposed in a military coup on 13 January 1972.
A presidential system was instituted in 1979 when civilian rule was re-established. The post of Prime Minister was never revived.
Prime Ministers of Ghana (1957–1972) Political parties
PictureNameElectionTerm of officePolitical Party Took office Left officeTime in officePrime Minister of the Dominion of Ghana 1 Kwame Nkrumah1956 6 March 1957 1 July 19603 years,116 days CPPPrime Minister of the Republic of GhanaPost abolished (1 July 1960 – 1 October 1969) 2 Kofi Abrefa Busia1969 1 October 1969 13 January 19722 years,103 days PPPost abolished (13 January 1972 – present)
See also List of governors of the Gold Coast Lists of office-holders President of Ghana Vice-President of Ghana
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