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What happened to Ignatius Kutu Acheampong after his deposition?

  • Exiled

  • Imprisoned

  • Executed by firing squad

  • Pardoned

Answer

After being deposed in a palace coup, Ignatius Kutu Acheampong was executed by firing squad on 16 June 1979. His execution was part of a larger crackdown on corruption and mismanagement by the military government that succeeded him.
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