1995 in Ghana

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1995 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1995.

Incumbents

• President : Jerry John Rawlings
• Vice President : Kow Nkensen Arkaah
• Chief Justice : Philip Edward Archer then Isaac Kobina Abban

Events

February

22nd - Isaac Kobina Abban was appointed Chief Justice by the President Jerry Rawlings

March

• 6th - 38th independence anniversary held.

July

• 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.
• 14th - Jerry John Rawlings and the first lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings attend CBI conference in London. ^[1]

December

• Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
• 7th - Presidential and parliamentary elections held. ^[2]
• 15th - President Rawlings starts an 11-day visit U.S. to promote investment and trade. ^[3]

Births

• January 23: Dominic Oduro, footballer
• March 16: Benjamin Fadi, footballer
• August 15: Isaac Donkor, footballer
• September 16: Paul Quaye, Spanish-born footballer

Deaths

• Ephraim Amu, Ghanaian composer, musicologist and teacher (b. 1899)

National 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

1. "The President at the CBI". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
2. "Elections in Ghana". www.africanelections.tripod.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
3. "Ghana president Rawlings visits U.S. to promote investment and trade". www.findarticles.com/. Retrieved 20 May 2011.