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The Birth of NUGS

Exploring the founding of the National Union of Ghana Students and its early influence on campus politics and national discourse during the post-independence era.

March 15, 2026

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Topics Covered

  • The founding meeting at the University of Ghana, Legon
  • Key founding members and their motivations
  • NUGS's early constitution and organizational structure
  • The relationship between student politics and national governance

References

  • University of Ghana Archives — NUGS Founding Documents
  • Oral history interviews conducted by the Aluta Continua research team
  • Adu Boahen, A. "The Ghanaian Sphinx: Reflections on Contemporary History"
  • Daily Graphic archives, 1963-1964

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