28 February 1948: How the Killing of the Ghanaian ex-servicemen Ignited the Fight for Independence
On 28 February 1948, three Ghanaian World War II veterans—Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey—were tragically shot and killed by a British major while leading a peaceful protest in Accra.
The ex-servicemen, who had fought for the British Empire, were marching to the Governor’s residence to demand their long-overdue benefits. After years of being ignored, they took to the streets in a peaceful demonstration, only to be met with deadly force. The British major in charge ordered gunfire, killing the three unarmed men on the spot.
The 28 February 1948 incident triggered nationwide unrest and intensified the call for self-rule, fueling the nationalist movement that eventually led to Ghana’s independence in 1957. The sacrifices of these war veterans remain a significant chapter in Ghana’s history, symbolizing the courage and determination of those who fought against colonial oppression.
Today, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board commemorated the event, urging Ghanaians to remember the fallen heroes of 28 February 1948, a day that forever changed the course of Ghana’s history.
Today in History, On Feb 28, 1948, Three Ghanaian World War II veterans: Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, & Private Odartey Lamptey were shot by a british major while attempting to deliver a petition to the then british Governor demanding unpaid benefits in a peaceful protest. pic.twitter.com/RMcuJMu0wZ
— GHANA FACTS & HISTORY (@GhanaianMuseum) February 28, 2025
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