Ghana has experienced ethnic conflict throughout its history.
Ghana ranks 43rd in the Global Peace Index.
Of all the ethnic groups, the Ashanti were known for the numerous wars they fought when Ghana was called the Gold Coast (British Colony).
"From 1806 until 1896, the Ashanti Kingdom was in a perpetual state of war involving expansion or defense of its domain".
They conquered many lands because they possessed more power than other ethnic groups mainly because of their number and the vastness of their empire.