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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Secret Treaty That Gave Ghana to Britain

from The Story of Ghana: Gold, Empires, and the Road to Independence — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

On this episode of The Story of Ghana, Lucas and Luna explore the 1844 Bond — the treaty that quietly ceded Gold Coast sovereignty to Britain, long before the colony was officially declared. They unpack the ambiguous language that allowed British officials to claim jurisdiction over Fante states, the role of Governor George Maclean and the merchant-led administration in Cape Coast, and the quiet resistance of Fante leaders who signed under pressure. The episode also covers the controversial 'Maclean's Courts' and how the Bond laid the legal foundation for colonial rule — all while most people were looking at Ashanti. A crucial turning point in Ghana's path from independent states to colony. #1844Bond #GeorgeMaclean #FanteStates #GoldCoast #CapeCoast #BritishImperialism #FanteConfederation #TreatyOfFomena #JudicialMurder #MacleansCourts #ColonialBeginnings #GhanaHistory #WestAfrica #19thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #AfricanHistory #Podcast #AshantiEmpire #KwameNkrumah Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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