This book provides a comprehensive account of the life and contributions of Kofi Abrefa Busia, a scholar, public intellectual, and Prime Minister of Ghana’s Second Republic (1969–1972). It traces Busia’s intellectual journey, his leadership in democratic governance, and his influence on rural development and public service in Ghana.

The work combines historical analysis with reflective narrative to explore Busia’s ideas, moral principles, and role in shaping Ghana’s democratic tradition. Notable institutions, including St Antony’s College, Oxford, have recognised his enduring impact on African scholarship and governance.