Veteran figure Shasha Marley has dropped a startling revelation about life during Ghana’s 1979 coup, disclosing that soldiers had to sneak out under the cover of darkness just to dispose of empty bottles. According to him, the bizarre routine was enforced out of fear that bottles could be turned into weapons or tools for sabotage during the tense military takeover.
His gripping account paints a vivid picture of the fear, paranoia, and strict discipline that defined the era, leaving many Ghanaians stunned by the extreme measures taken at the time. Social media users have reacted with fascination, calling it one of the most unusual untold stories of the coup period.
The revelation serves as a chilling reminder that during moments of political upheaval, even the most ordinary household items can become matters of national security.
