Age, Biography and Wiki
Fred Akuffo was born on 21 March, 1937 in Akropong, Gold Coast, is a politician. Discover Fred Akuffo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
Frederick William Kwasi Akuffo |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
21 March, 1937 |
| Birthday |
21 March |
| Birthplace |
Akropong, Gold Coast |
| Date of death |
(1979-06-26) |
| Died Place |
Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality |
Ghana |
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Fred Akuffo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Fred Akuffo height not available right now. We will update Fred Akuffo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Fred Akuffo's Wife?
His wife is Mrs. Emily Akuffo
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Mrs. Emily Akuffo |
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Fred Akuffo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Fred Akuffo worth at the age of 42 years old? Fred Akuffo’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Ghana. We have estimated
Fred Akuffo's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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On October 9, 1975, Fred Akuffo was appointed a member of the ruling Supreme Military Council government due to his position as Ghana's army commander. On July 5, 1978, he led a palace coup to overthrow the head of state, General Ignatius Acheampong. He continued with the ongoing preparations to return Ghana to constitutional rule but his government was also cut short on 4 June 1979 by a military uprising by the junior ranks of the Ghana military led by Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings and the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC).
He was executed along with other senior military officers on 26 June 1979 at the Teshie Military Range, Ghana.
While in the army, he served as commanding officer of the Airborne Training School at Tamale and later the 6th Battalion of Infantry of the Ghana Army between 1969 and 1970. He rose to become the 2nd Brigade Commander. He supervised the change over of traffic flow in Ghana from driving on the left to driving on the right as part of 'Operation Keep Right' which was effected on 4 August 1974. This changeover was successful and largely accident free. He rose to become the Army Commander in April 1974 and Chief of the Defence Staff in April 1976.
Fred Akuffo was born at Akropong in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He completed his secondary education in 1955 at the Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School in Odumase Krobo. He then enlisted in the Ghana Army in 1957 and trained at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK among others, receiving his commission in 1960. He was married to Mrs. Emily Akuffo. He also attended the National Defence College in India in 1973.
Lieutenant General Frederick William "Fred" Kwasi Akuffo (21 March 1937 – 26 June 1979) was a Ghanaian soldier and politician. He was Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces from 1976 to 1978, and chairman of the ruling Supreme Military Council in Ghana from 1978 to 1979. He came to power in a military coup, and was overthrown and executed in another military coup less than a year later.
