2001 in Ghana
2001 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2001.
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Incumbents
- President: John Kufuor
- Vice President: John Atta Mills (until 7 January) Aliu Mahama
- Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban (until 21 April) Edward Kwame Wiredu
Events
January
- 7th - John Kufuor inaugurated as President of Ghana. Kufuor had won the 2000 Presidential elections.[1]
March
- 6 March - 44th independence anniversary is held
May
- 9th - 126 football supporters die at the Accra Sports Stadium.[2]
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
- "IN THE NEWS #462 - Ghana Elects New President". www.manythings.org. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- "DOSSIER: May 9, 2001 Stadium Disaster". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
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