Ghana’s Relations With Russia
(NZ. Presa Auoctation—Copvripht) ACCRA, August 29. The Prime Minister of Ghana (Dr. Kwame Nkrumah) said today that he was sure Britain, France and the United States would appreciate why Ghana should endeavour to preserve normal relations with Russia and Communist China. In a statement to the National Assembly, Dr. Nkrumah also said: "Ghana does not Intend to follow a neutralist policy. It is our intention to preserve our independence and to act as we see best at any particular time.” He said that the Government contemplated introducing compulsory national service, side by side with the establishment of a territorial force.
An Intelligence service would be established to give the Government “a comprehensive picture of the local and International situation.” During his 80-minute speech Dr. Nkrumah was frequently interrupted by Government cheers, jeers from the Opposition and, at one stage, cries of “Sit down.”
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Press, Volume XCVI, Issue 28371, 2 September 1957, Page 15
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