Daniel Alolga Akata Pore

Daniel Alolga Akata Pore is a Ghanaian politician and former soldier. He was a member of the Provisional National Defence Council which ruled Ghana following the military coup d'état on 31 December 1981.[1]

Daniel Alolga Akata Pore
Secretary, Armed Force Defense Committees
In office
11 January 1982 – 23 November 1982
PresidentJerry Rawlings
Personal details
BornGhana
ProfessionSoldier
Military service
AllegianceGhana
Branch/serviceGhana Army
RankSergeant

He was arrested along with others including Tata Ofosu, editor of the June Four Movement's paper The Workers’ Banner and Kwame Pianim on 23 November 1982 following the capture of part of Gondar Barracks, Burma Camp in an apparent abortive coup attempt.[2] He remained in custody until 19 June 1983, when he among with others escaped from custody during another coup attempt led by Sergeant Abdul Malik and Corporal Carlos Halidu Giwa.[3]

He went into exile in London, United Kingdom, following his escape.[4]

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  1. ^ Ap (1982-01-13). "COUNCIL NAMED TO RULE GHANA (Published 1982)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  2. ^ "The Rawlings Revolution". A Historical survey of Ghana. GhanaDistricts.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  3. ^ "JJ'S LIST OF TRAITORS (3) ...The Al-Hajj's Exclusive Archive from 1979 to Date". ModernGhana.com. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Ghanaian Chronicle". Press review. Ghana Home Page. 24 February 1999. Retrieved 30 December 2012.