The 1948 riots significantly accelerated the independence movement in the Gold Coast (Ghana). The widespread unrest and the subsequent arrest of nationalist leaders, known as the "Big Six," galvaniz

The widespread unrest and the subsequent arrest of nationalist leaders, known as the "Big Six," galvanized public support for self-rule and exposed the deep-seated grievances against British colonial administration.

This commission was tasked with investigating the causes of the disturbances and recommending constitutional and political reforms, which ultimately paved the way for greater African representation in the legislative council and set the stage for Ghana's eventual independence.