The first President of Ghana was Kwame Nkrumah. He served as the President of Ghana from 1960 until 1966. Kwame Nkrumah played a pivotal role in Ghana's struggle for independence from British colonial rule and was a key figure in the Pan-African movement. He led the country through its early years as an independent nation, focusing on social and economic development. However, he was overthrown in a military coup in 1966, ending his presidency.