• Latest
  • Trending
Today in History- Dr. J. B. Danquah died in Prison

Today in History- Dr. J. B. Danquah died in Prison

February 4, 2020
“EOCO kidnapped Wontumi” – Nana B alleges political targeting by EOCO

“EOCO kidnapped Wontumi” – Nana B alleges political targeting by EOCO

May 29, 2025
Opposition gives us the chance to listen more and strategize - Eugene Boakye

Opposition gives us the chance to listen more and strategize – Eugene Boakye

May 29, 2025
NPP must be financially independent-Eugene Antwi Boakye

NPP must be financially independent-Eugene Antwi Boakye

May 29, 2025
Trump administration to go to Supreme Court on Friday if unable to block tariff ruling

Trump administration to go to Supreme Court on Friday if unable to block tariff ruling

May 29, 2025
Wontumi arrest: Treat others the way you want to be treated - Afenyo-Markin to NDC

Wontumi arrest: Treat others the way you want to be treated – Afenyo-Markin to NDC

May 29, 2025
When did EOCO become a detention centre? – NPP Official questions Chairman Wontumi’s detention

When did EOCO become a detention centre? – NPP Official questions Chairman Wontumi’s detention

May 29, 2025
Eugene Antwi Boakye calls for public disclosure of Prof. Mike Oquaye’s report

Eugene Antwi Boakye calls for public disclosure of Prof. Mike Oquaye’s report

May 29, 2025
Tidy things up and provide clarity on 24-hour economy– Oppong Nkrumah tells government

Tidy things up and provide clarity on 24-hour economy – Oppong Nkrumah tells government

May 29, 2025
A Tribute to Dr. Felix Konotey-Ahulu

A Tribute to Dr. Felix Konotey-Ahulu

May 29, 2025
Private Schools join Free SHS Policy as government finalizes partnership framework

Private Schools join Free SHS Policy as government finalizes partnership framework

May 29, 2025
NRSA to sue assemblies within Accra over unauthorized Billboards

NRSA to sue assemblies within Accra over unauthorized Billboards

May 29, 2025
Govt reaffirms commitment to equitable debt restructuring

Gov’t reaffirms commitment to equitable debt restructuring

May 29, 2025
Happy Ghana
Advertisement
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
No Result
View All Result
Happy Ghana
No Result
View All Result
Home Feature

Today in History- Dr. J. B. Danquah died in Prison

in Feature
Today in History- Dr. J. B. Danquah died in Prison

Today in History- Dr. J. B. Danquah died in Prison

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Today in History, Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah (J. B Danquah) died at Nsawam Prison exactly 55 years ago, on February 4, 1965, after being detained without trial by the Convention People’s Party (CPP) government led by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Today in History, exactly 55 years ago, on February 4, 1965, Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah (J. B Danquah) died at Nsawam Prison after being detained without trial by the Convention People’s Party (CPP) government led by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
The Big Six” from left to right Dr. Nkrumah, Obestsebi-Lamptey, Dr Ako-Adjei, Edward Akuffo Addo, J.B Danquah, William Ofori Atta. Founding Fathers of Ghana.

J . B. Danquah was first arrested and detained under the Preventive Detention Act (PDA) on October 3, 1961 and released on June 22, 1962.

Again, Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah was re-arrested and detained on 8th January 1964, for

allegedly being implicated in a plot against the President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

His arrest came against the backdrop of his alleged participation in Police Constable Seth

Ametewee’s failed assassination attempt on Kwame Nkrumah on January 2, 1964 which got

the Body guard of Nkrumah, Salifu Dagarti Killed.

Today in History, exactly 55 years ago, on February 4, 1965, Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah (J. B Danquah) died at Nsawam Prison after being detained without trial by the Convention People’s Party (CPP) government led by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
JB Danquah as he lay dead in his cell at the Nsawam Prisons

On February 4, 1965, Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah (J . B Danquah) suffered a heart attack

and died in a condemned cell at the Nsawam Prison at age 69.

According to extracts from the report of the Commission of Enquiry into Ghana Prisons, 1967-1968,

“The life of Dr. J.B Danquah in the cells was regimented in the same manner as that of a

condemned prisoner awaiting execution … his cell was subjected to frequent rigid searches,

he was chained and made to sleep on the bare floor.”

Today in History, exactly 55 years ago, on February 4, 1965, Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah (J. B Danquah) died at Nsawam Prison after being detained without trial by the Convention People’s Party (CPP) government led by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Aothwer shot of Dr. Danquah at the Supreme Coart, Accra

Background and Life

Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah (better known as J.B. Danquah) was born on December 21, 1895 at Bepong-Kwahu.

Educated in law and philosophy in London, J. B Danquah established a private law practice

after his return to the British Gold Coast (now Ghana) in 1927.

He founded a newspaper, the Times of West Africa, in 1931 and served as secretary-general of the Gold Coast Youth Conference (1937–47).

Today in History, exactly 55 years ago, on February 4, 1965, Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah (J. B Danquah) died at Nsawam Prison after being detained without trial by the Convention People’s Party (CPP) government led by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Dr Joseph Boakye Danquah

During his political career, J. B Danquah was one of the primary opposition leaders to

Ghanaian president and independence leader Kwame Nkrumah.

In 1960 J.B. Danquah was nominated as the United Party’s presidential candidate to contest

the April 1960 elections against Nkrumah but lost the election.

United Party’s Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah won only 11 percent of the vote and CPP’s

Kwame Nkrumah became president with 89 percent of the vote.

Source: ghanaianmuseum

Tags: Dr. J. B. DanquahHistoryprison

Subscribe to receive notification everytime a new post is published. We promise to be discrete.

Unsubscribe
Previous Post

I was ‘sacrificed’ after 2014 World Cup- Kwesi Appiah reveals

Next Post

MTN FA Cup: Asante Kotoko, Hearts draw division one sides in Round of 64

Next Post
MTN FA Cup: Asante Kotoko, Hearts draw division one sides in Round of 64

MTN FA Cup: Asante Kotoko, Hearts draw division one sides in Round of 64

Search

No Result
View All Result

Listen Live

BBC Match of the Day Africa

Happy Ghana

Recent News

  • “EOCO kidnapped Wontumi” – Nana B alleges political targeting by EOCO
  • Opposition gives us the chance to listen more and strategize – Eugene Boakye
  • NPP must be financially independent-Eugene Antwi Boakye
  • About
  • advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.