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The National Redemption Council (NRC) was the ruling Ghana military government from 13 January 1972 to 9 October 1975. Its chairman was Colonel I. K. Acheampong, who was thus also the Head of state of Ghana.
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Duration of rule
The NRC came into power through a coup d'état led by Colonel Acheampong. This was a bloodless coup that overthrew the democratically elected Progress Party (PP) government of Dr. K. A. Busia, taking place while Dr. Busia was in the United Kingdom for medical reasons. The constitution was suspended and all political parties banned. One of the main grievances leading to the coup was the currency devaluations undertaken under the PP regime.
On 9 October 1975, the NRC was replaced by the Supreme Military Council. Its composition consisted of Colonel Acheampong, the chairman, who was also promoted straight from Colonel to General. The others included the military hierarchy consisting of Lt. Gen. Akuffo the Chief of Defence Staff, and the army, navy, air force and Border Guards commanders respectively.
Members of the NRC
The NRC was made up of the Head of state, Colonel Achemapong, the various service commanders of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Inspector General of Police, 4 other army officers of the rank of Major and a civilian who was the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.