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2001 in Ghana

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See also:
  
Other events of 2001 Timeline of Ghanian history

2001 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2001.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: John Kufuor
  • Vice President: Alhaji Alihu Mahama

    • January

  • 7th - John Kufuor inaugurated as President of Ghana. Kufuor had won the 2000 Presidential elections.

    • March

  • 6 March - 44th independence anniversary held.

    • May

  • 9th - 126 football supporters die at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    • June

  • President Kufour abolishes the celebration of the June 4th revolution anniversary.

    • July

  • 1st - Republic day celebrations held.

    • December

  • Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held across the country.

    • National holidays

    Holidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular holidays".

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • March 6: Independence Day
  • May 1: Labor Day
  • December 25: Christmas
  • December 26: Boxing Day

    • In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

    References

    2001 in Ghana Wikipedia
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