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who was ​Kwame Nkrumah?why did he became unpopular what were the concequences?

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In 1960, Kwame Nkrumah established one- party rule in Ghana by abolishing democracy.He became a dictator.The economy of Ghana experienced a severe set-back under his leadership and he lost his popularity among the people.
As a result, his rule was ended in February 24, 1966 by a military coup whose aim was to abolish corruption and revive democratic rule in Ghana.

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