2002 in Ghana

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2002 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2002.

Incumbents

• President : John Kufuor
• Vice President : Aliu Mahama
• Chief Justice : Edward Kwame Wiredu

Events

January

• Annual New Year school held in University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.

March

• 6 March - 45th independence anniversary

March - District Assembly elections held. ^[1]

May

• 1st - Workers' Day celebrations held.

July

• 1st - Republic Day

October

• 31st - President John Kufuor makes an eight-day official visit to China. ^[2]

December

• National Best Farmer Celebrations held

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

1. "DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS IN GHANA, 2002: OBSERVERS' REPORT" (PDF). www.cddghana.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
2. "President Kufuor arrives in Beijing". www.ghanaweb.com/. Retrieved 19 May 2011.