In which prison was Kwame Nkrumah incarcerated during the February 1951 legislative elections?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. James Fort Prison in Accra
- Step 1: Kwame Nkrumah was held at James Fort Prison in Jamestown, Accra. Step 2. He contested and won the Accra Central municipal seat while locked in his cell. Answer: James Fort Prison in Accra. Why not the others: Ussher Fort is nearby and held other prisoners later; Kumasi Central and Sekondi did not hold Nkrumah during the 1951 election.
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