Declassified Documents Reveal CIA's Role in 1966 Overthrow of Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah, Says President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama stated that declassified US intelligence documents confirm the CIA's involvement in the 1966 coup that ousted Ghana's first President, Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking at the 68th Independence Day celebration on March 6, 2025, Mahama asserted that Nkrumah's removal led to instability and ended his vision for Ghana. Nkrumah envisioned an industrialized, self-reliant Ghana. The coup on February 24, 1966, disrupted this vision, leading to decades of instability. Ghana marked its 68th year of independence from British colonial rule with a modest celebration at the Jubilee House, featuring a military parade and cultural performances.