He was arrested on his farm at Mampong under orders of Jerry Rawlings. The coup led by Rawlings was unsuccessful and, due to that, Gen. Fred Akuffo asked for the arrest of Jerry Rawlings and his associates. When Jerry Rawlings seized power from General Fred Akuffo, he announced that all former political office holders should report to the nearest police stations. He was also buried at the Nsawam Prison Cemetery without ceremony, just like other military officers executed under Rawlings. As Commander of the Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings was a junior officer to him.

Source: GhanaWeb February 05, 2026 10:28 UTC