David Dacko was a Central African politician who served as the first President of the Central African Republic from 1960 to 1966. He played a significant role in the country's early independence from France and aimed to establish a stable government. Dacko's leadership was marked by efforts to promote national unity and economic development. In 1966, Dacko was overthrown in a coup led by Jean-Bédel Bokassa, who subsequently became the country's ruler. After his ousting, Dacko lived in exile for many years before returning to the Central African Republic in the 1980s. His political legacy remains a topic of discussion in the nation's history.