Ignatius Kutu Acheampong
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong ( ; 23 September 1931 – 16 June 1979 ) was a military head of state of Ghana who ruled from 13 January 1972 to 5 July 1978 , when he was deposed in a palace coup . 
<triplet> Ignatius Kutu Acheampong <subj> 23 September 1931 <obj> date of birth <subj> 16 June 1979 <obj> date of death