Originally published in 1972, this book examines the way in which the military/police regime in Ghana, which overthrew President Nkrumah in February 1966, performed two overlapping tasks - those of establishing itself as a recognised government, and of pursuing its chosen objective of eventually restoring democratic civilian rule. The author, who conducted interviews with people at many levels in Ghanaian politics, including the majority of members of General Ankrah's Cabinet, traces the progress of the military regime, showing that it was successful in building up public support and opening up new political avenues, but that it was unable to make any fundamental economic changes. He argues that to understand the operation of the military government, it is necessary to look at its relationship with most influential sections of the civilian population, and clearly demonstrates that without the co-operation of such civilians, the new regime could never have achieved as much as it did.

Reviews

Review of original edition of Ghana Under Military Rule 1966-1969:

'This is an excellent, comprehensive, but succinct account of an episode in Ghana's history which has great significance in a far wider African context.' The Times Literary Supplement

Book Information
ISBN 9781032613055
Author Robert Pinkney
Format Paperback
Page Count 190
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd