1993 in Ghana
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1993 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1993.
Incumbents
- President: Jerry John Rawlings
- Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah
- Chief Justice: Philip Edward Archer
Events
January
- 7th - Jerry Rawlings sworn in as President of Ghana.[1]
- 7th - Inauguration of Ghana's Fourth Republic.[1]
February
- 15th - some members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) are arrested for demonstrating against the national budget.[2]
March
- 6th - 37th independence anniversary held.
- 22nd - first nonpartisan district level elections held in 13 districts.[2]
- 22nd - 35 cabinet ministers sworn into office.[3]
April
- 29th - State opening of Parliament.[2]
May
June
- 4 - 4 June Revolution anniversary commemorated.
July
- 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.
- 17th - 12 men executed for armed robbery.[4]
- 22nd - the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wins 3 major cases at the Supreme Court.[2]
August
September
- - Voter registration starts across the country.[2]
October
November
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
- ^ a b "History Timeline -Chronology of Important Events". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "POLITICAL DYNAMICS UNDER THE FOURTH REPUBLIC". www.modernghana.com/. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "GHANA Parliamentary Chamber: Parliament". www.ipu.org. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Ghana: The first executions since 1990". www.amnesty.org. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
