Former President Akufo-Addo Attends 60th Remembrance of J.B. Danquah

Former President Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo, along with other dignitaries, attended the 60th Remembrance Service of John Boakye Danquah in Kyebi. J.B. Danquah was a significant political figure, noted for his attempts to challenge Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his unfortunate arrests under the Preventive Detention Act. Danquah died in prison, and following the fall of the CPP, he was posthumously honored by the state.

Former President Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo attended the 60th Remembrance Service of J.B. Danquah in Kyebi, Eastern Region. He was joined by former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin. Danquah, a prominent figure in Ghana’s political history, contested the 1960 presidential election against Dr. Kwame Nkrumah but was unsuccessful.

On October 3, 1961, Danquah was arrested for allegedly plotting against the Convention People’s Party and attempting to assassinate Dr. Nkrumah, leading to his imprisonment under the Preventive Detention Act. Although he was released in June 1962, he later became the President of the Ghana Bar Association.

Danquah faced further arrest in January 1964 without formal charges and was held at the Nsawam Medium Prison. He died on February 4, 1965, while still incarcerated. Following the ousting of the CPP by the National Liberation Council in February 1966, he was honored and buried by the state for his contributions to Ghana’s development.

The attendance of former President Akufo-Addo and other dignitaries at the 60th Remembrance Service of J.B. Danquah commemorates the legacy of a crucial political figure in Ghana’s history. Danquah’s life, marked by his political ambitions and subsequent struggles, reflects significant events that shaped the nation. His contributions continue to be recognized and honored posthumously.

Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com