The National Liberation Movement was a Ghanaian political party formed in 1954. Set up by disaffected members of the Convention People's Party, who were joined by Kofi Abrefa Busia, the NLM opposed the process of centralization whilst supporting a …

Sep 19, 2017 · Shortly after the 1954 election, a new party, the Asante-based National Liberation Movement (NLM), was formed. The NLM advocated a federal form of government, with increased powers for the various regions. NLM leaders criticised the …

May 5, 2007 · The National Liberation Movement (NLM) was formed in 1954 as a "movement" for "national" (read Asante) liberation. Other names for the NLM include “Mate me ho” and “federation.” They initially...

The National Liberation Movement was a Ghanaian political party formed in 1954. Set up by disaffected Ashanti members of the Convention People's Party, who were joined by Kofi Abrefa Busia, the NLM opposed the process of centralization whilst supporting a continuing role for traditional leaders.

The National Liberation Movement (NLM) was basically formed to fight for Liberation in the Gold Coast. They were in favor of administration that would grant considerable decentralized power to other bodies in the colony.

By election time in August 1969, the first competitive nationwide political contest since 1956, five parties had been organized. The major contenders were the Progress Party (PP), headed by Kofi A....

The National Liberation Movement was a Ghanaian political party formed in 1954. Set up by disaffected Ashanti members of the Convention People's Party, who were joined by Kofi Abrefa Busia, the NLM opposed the process of centralization whilst supporting a continuing role for traditional leaders.

President Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a military rebellion led by General Joseph Ankrah on February 24, 1966, resulting in the deaths of some 27 individuals. The eight-member National Liberation Council (NLC) headed by General Joseph Ankrah took control of the government on February 25, 1966.

The National Liberation Movement, formed in 1954, was made up of people from the Ashanti tribe and a group of expelled members of the Convention Peoples’ Party.

Apr 12, 2008 · By election time in August 1969, the first competitive nationwide political contest since 1956, five parties had been organized. The major contenders were the Progress Party (PP), headed by Kofi A. Busia, and the National Alliance of Liberals (NAL), led by Komla A. Gbedemah.