They may not have been the closest of friends, but one unique experience connects them; both endured military overthrows of their governments.
While this shared experience could have fostered mutual understanding and discussion, Ghana's first president, Osagyefo Dr. , chose a more mocking approach in 'consoling' Dr.
Kofi Abrefa Busia after the latter's own political downfall.
In 1966, was the first to experience a military coup while he was away in Hanoi, Vietnam, on a national assignment for Ghana.