Question

This politician criticized his party’s own corruption in the “Dawn Broadcast.” (10[1])This man declared that “the right of a people… to make their way in freedom, is not to be measured by the yardstick of color” in his “Motion of Destiny” speech. A party founded by this man adopted the motto “self-government now” (10[1])and launched the “Positive Action” campaign. Charles Arden-Clarke released this occupant of the Flagstaff House from Fort James. This politician was opposed by Joseph Ankrah. This founder of the Convention People’s Party was overthrown by the CIA-backed National Liberation Council while on a state visit to China. Lake Volta was created after this leader (10[1])ordered (-5[1])the construction of the Akosombo Dam. For 10 points, (10[1])name this first president of post-independence Ghana. ■END■ (0[1])

ANSWER: Kwame Nkrumah [or Francis Kwame Nkrumah]
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