The second president of Ghana was Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who served from 1960 until he was overthrown in 1966. He was the first prime minister of Ghana after the country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957. Nkrumah was a key figure in the Pan-African movement and advocated for African unity and socialism. His presidency was marked by significant infrastructure development but also faced criticism for authoritarianism and economic challenges.
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