Who served as ceremonial President of Ghana during the Second Republic from 1970 to 1972?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Edward Akufo-Addo
- Step 1: Edward Akufo-Addo, former Chief Justice and member of the Big Six, was elected ceremonial President in August 1970. Step 2. Nii Amaa Ollennu had briefly acted as interim President prior to Akufo-Addo's inauguration. Answer: Edward Akufo-Addo. Why not the others: Busia was Prime Minister; Limann was President of the Third Republic; Ollennu was Speaker of Parliament and interim head.
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