Marguerite Cartwright describes how Ghana transitioned peacefully to independence.
Marguerite Cartwright, "Ghana: Independence Within the Commonwealth," The Negro History Bulletin 23, no. 1 (October 1959): 3
The new state of Ghana did not appear on the scene empty-handed. Also it was warmly welcomed as a bridge of understanding between the vast continent of Africa and the rest of the world. Already it has demonstrated its devotion to democratic ideals, and it will be recorded in history as an outstanding example of a peaceful transition from colonial status to complete independence.