1948 Accra riots
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The Accra riots started on 28 February 1948 in Accra, the capital of the then British colony of the Gold Coast. Police broke up a protest march by unarmed ex-servicemen who were agitating for their be
Monument to soldiers killed during the 1948 Accra riots
Gerald Creasy
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Sir Gerald Hallen Creasy was a British colonial administrator. He served as governor of the Gold Coast and of Malta.
1948 Accra riots
…indifferent to orders of Officers, will continue and result in worse violent and irresponsible acts by uncontrolled people." They also blamed the Governor Sir Gerald Creasy (whom they called "Crazy Creasy") for his handling of the country's problems. The UGCC cable further stated: "Working Committee United Gold Coast…
Gerald Creasy in 1949