Mustapha Danso (died 30 September 1981) was a constable in the military of the Gambia, who in 1980 killed Emmanuel ("Eku") Mahoney, the deputy commander of the paramilitary field force of the country.
Danso's actions ultimately led to an attempted coup d'état in July 1981 and his own execution.
At his trial in December, Danso was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.
However, President Dawda Jawara put down the revolt by 5 August with the assistance of Senegalese troops.
After Danso's execution, no other prisoners were legally put to death in the Gambia until August 24, 2012.