Sir Sam Jonah calls on Mahama to restore General Acheampong’s military rank

Business magnate Sir Sam Jonah has called on President John Mahama and the Ghana Armed Forces to restore the military rank of former Head of State General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. Jonah argues that Acheampong's execution in 1979 without trial should not permanently erase his military identity and years of service. He urges the authorities to restore Acheampong's rank of General, reinstate his name on the rolls of the Ghana Military Academy, and return the honours associated with his rank to his family.

Jonah emphasizes that due process is a protection for all and urges Ghanaians to acknowledge some of the initiatives associated with Acheampong's administration, such as Operation Feed Yourself and policies relating to Ghanaian participation in the mining industry.

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