Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka
Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka Born (26 September 1926 – 17 April 1967) was a Ghanaian military officer who was a member of the ruling National Liberation Council which came to power in Ghana in a military coup d'état on 24 February 1966. This overthrew the government of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of the republic.
Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka | |
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| Born | 26 September 1926 Alakple, Gold Coast |
| Died | 17 April 1967 (aged 40) Accra, Ghana |
| Allegiance | Ghana |
| Service/ | Ghana Army |
| Years of service | 1947–1967 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Chief of Defence Staff and General Officer Commanding |
| Awards | Ghana Service Order for Exceptional Bravery |
| Other work | Member of NLC Minister for Defence Minister for Health |
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