Kotoka was considered a HERO when he toppled Nkrumah | Kafui Dey interviews Maj. Gen. Edwin Sam(rtd)

In this video I speak with Major General Kwamina Sam (rtd) who was part of the fist batch of trainees at the Ghana Military Academy. He has served as a CDS at some time in his career and also witnessed the overthrow of Ghana's first President, Kwame Nkrumah. 00:00 Intro, Early Memories & Education 27:54 Time in the Military Academy 52:27 Becoming ADC 58:27 Time Spent in Congo 1:03:24 Working with Kotoka & Acheampong 1:14:53 Kotoka, a HERO 1:24:33 Memories of Acheampong 1:25:56 Work in the Military 1:32:10 Coup & Postings to Ho & Kumasi 1:39:48 Trip to India 1:41:04 Peugeot 504 Vehicles for Army 1:45:17 May 15th & June 4th Coups 1:48:19 June 16th Executions 1:57:13 Time spent in Nsawam Prison 2:01:37 Release & Becoming CDS 2:17:17 Retirement from the Army 2:21:30 Council of State 2:23:11 Rotary Work 2:29:10 State of the Ghana Armed Forces 2:39:27 Advice to Prez. Mahama 2:40:03 Book & Closing Remarks