The second coup d'état in Ghana's history occurred on January 13, 1972, when the government, led by Dr Kofi Busia as Prime Minister, and Edward Akufo-Addo as Ceremonial President, was overthrown.
Dr Busia, while in Britain for a medical check-up, was overthrown by a military junta led by Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong.
A rare video sighted by GhanaWeb shows the reaction of Dr Busia after his overthrow was announced.
The late former Prime Minister, who was being interviewed by a British journalist about the coup, remained adamant, stating that he was still the leader of Ghana. "I am the elected head of the government of Ghana.
