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1993 in Ghana

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1993 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1993.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: Jerry John Rawlings
  • Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah
  • January

  • 7th - Jerry Rawlings sworn in as President of Ghana.
  • 7th - Inauguration of Ghana's Fourth Republic.
  • February

  • - 12 men are sentenced to death by the National Public Tribunal after they were convicted for armed robbery.
  • 15th - some members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) are arrested for demonstrating against the national budget.
  • March

  • 6th - 37th independence anniversary held.
  • 22nd - first nonpartisan district level elections held in 13 districts.
  • 22nd - 35 cabinet ministers sworn into office.
  • April

  • 29th - State opening of Parliament.
  • June

  • 4 - 4 June Revolution anniversary commemorated.
  • July

  • 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.
  • 17th - 12 men executed for armed robbery.
  • 22nd - the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wins 3 major cases at the Supreme Court.
  • September

  • - Voter registration starts across the country.
  • December

  • Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
  • Deaths

    Dasrameti Dblack Gh.

    National holidays

  • 1 January: New Year's Day
  • 6 March: Independence Day
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 25 December: Christmas
  • 26 December: Boxing day
  • In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

    References

    1993 in Ghana Wikipedia