What was the capital of Ghana before Accra? Find the reason.
Capital by default
The capital of Ghana before Accra was Cape Coast, a coastal city in the Central Region of Ghana. It was the capital by default because the colonial government had its first trading post and offices there. The governor also lived in Cape Coast and managed the then three regions of Ghana - Central, Western and Eastern - from there.
Locations
The governor administered British trade from the Cape Coast castle, located at the southern section of the city. Today, the ruins of warehouses and goods depots have become historical symbols of the once flourishing commerce.
The administrative offices were located on ridges in the east of the city, opposite now Holy Child College. This site, called Amoa Kofua, had the official residence of the governor. Today, the same premises ...

