June 4th revolution in Ghana

June 4 revolution
Date4 June 1979 (1979-06-04)
Location
Ghana
Result

Armed forces victory

Belligerents
 Ghana (Supreme Military Council) Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
Commanders and leaders
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong  
Fred Akuffo  		 Jerry Rawlings

The June 4th Revolution or June 4th Uprising was an uprising in Ghana in 1979 that arose due to a conflict between the lower ranks and officers in the Ghana armed forces. This led to frustration among the general public and misunderstandings within the Ghanaian army.

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