Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast, gained its independence from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957. The journey towards independence was marked by a long and arduous struggle for freedom and self-determination.

The story of Ghana's independence begins in the early 20th century when a group of educated elites, known as the intelligentsia, emerged. Led by figures like Joseph Casely Hayford and Dr. James Emmanuel Kwegyir Aggrey, they started advocating for social and political reforms in the Gold Coast.

In the 1940s, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) was formed, led by Kwame Nkrumah, who would later become the founding father of Ghana. The UGCC aimed to push for independence, and Nkrumah's charismatic leadership quickly gathered widespread support among the masses.

However, tensions soon arose within the UGCC, with Nkrumah pressuring for more radical actions, while the other members