By Angelina K. Morrison and Naana Ekua Eyaaba
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| Ghana |
16.
With a population of only 6.5 million and factories that were completely
dependent on imported raw materials and machinery inputs, and the constituted
managements based on political considerations rather than palpable and proven
competence, the future was not bright.
17.
In the face of ringing opposition and caution to hasten slowly, a referendum
was organised with 99.9% yes vote to make Ghana a Republic, despite the scattered
pockets of strong opposition in every corner of the country.
18.
With that, a rubber stamp Parliament approved the Life Presidency of the first
Prime Minister of the Republic of Ghana.
19.
Meanwhile, in the field of sports, a young and dynamic sports administrator in
the name of Ohene-Djan, a divisional chief of Aburi in Akwapim, was taking
Ghana sports to dizzy heights and sterling pinnacles.
20.
In football the national team, the Black Stars were lords of Africa covering
themselves with glory; and Uganda had the hasty temerity of challenging the
Stars to an independence celebration soccer match, and were humiliated 13-0 at
their own national stadium.
Author 1: Angelina K. Morrison is interested in national development, true religion, and self-improvement. She enjoys thinking, and writes stories only when the muse grips her. Her first short story, Gravellatina is a breathtaking five-part series available now at Amazon. You can email her at angelinakm75@gmail.com, or find her at www.angelinakmorrison.blogspot.com or Facebook page.
Author 2: Nana Ekua Eyaaba has an overarching interest in the development of the African continent and Black issues in general. Having travelled extensively through Africa, the Black communities of the East Coast of the United States as well as London and Leeds (United Kingdom), she enjoys reading, and writes when she is irritated, and edits when she is calm. You can email her at neeyaaba@gmail.com.
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