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RARE PHOTO OF AKUFO ADDO'S BIOLOGICAL MOTHER CAPTURED IN COLONIAL STUDIO

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A solitary picture found at a studio worked in 1922 has caught a wonderful crossroads throughout the entire existence of Ghana. The image has a few people who assumed key parts in accomplishing autonomy for Ghana, yet key among them are individuals from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo's loved ones. His mom, father, and uncle were completely caught in the picture that was printed high contrast at that point.

The picture has a great deal to educate the youthful concerning the historical backdrop of Ghana as the nation denotes its organizers' day. Caught in 1948, the profoundly pertinent picture has around twenty significant characters in it. These characters were known as individuals from the Patriot Development of the Gold Coast who were being ready to be explored by the Watson Commission. There was an uproar in February 1948 that prompted the demise of a few ex-servicemen including Cornelius Francis Adjetey and two others.

A panel was welcomed by the public authority at an opportunity to explore the uproars. A few individuals from the Patriot development caught in the image were seized by the provincial government similar to the cerebrum behind the aggravations. Before they could show up before the board, the individuals chose to take a gathering picture with some relatives.

A few prominent people in the image incorporate William Ofori Atta, who was an uncle to President Nana Add Dankwa Akufo Addo, His dad, Edward Akufo Addo, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Arko Adjei, an attorney to the patriot development, and numerous others.

 

The critical individual among them with the end goal of this article is the natural mother of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, Adeline Ama Yeboakua Akufo Addo. She is found in the picture sitting in two whites with Dr. Kwame Nkrumah standing straightforwardly behind her.

The image was taken by a famous picture taker at that point, J.K Bruce. He printed the picture and put it in a casing at his Deo Gratias studio laid out in 1922 for ages to see.

 

On the whole, Akufo Addo had around three of his relatives in that image. This is a genuine impression of the way that the Akufo Addo family assumed vital parts in the battle for freedom in Ghana. His dad, Edward Akufo Addo later became President with William Ofori Atta being an individual from the big six and the UGCC. One more sibling to his mom, Kofi Asante Ofori Atta likewise turned into a pastor and speaker of parliament. History for sure has a great deal to tell.

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