The correct answer is Option 2 - Kwame Nkrumah
Kwame Nkrumah (1909-72) was a pivotal figure in Ghanaian and African history, serving as the first Prime Minister of Ghana from 1952 to 1966. He was also one of the founding figures of the Non-Alignment movement He emerged as a prominent leader in the freedom movement, spearheading Ghana's struggle for independence from colonial rule. Nkrumah was a staunch advocate for the causes of socialism and African unity, believing in the necessity of economic and political cooperation among African nations to achieve progress and self-determination. He vehemently opposed neo-colonialism, recognizing it as a threat to Africa's sovereignty and development. Despite his significant contributions, Nkrumah's tenure was marked by political turmoil, culminating in his removal from power in a military coup in 1966. Nonetheless, his legacy endures as a symbol of Ghanaian and pan-African aspirations for independence, unity, and social justice. |
