2008 in Ghana

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2008 in Ghana details events of note that happened in the Ghana in the year 2008.

Incumbents

• President : John Kufuor
• Vice President : Aliu Mahama
• Chief Justice : Georgina Theodora Wood

Events

February

• 20th - U.S. President George Bush arrives in Ghana for an official visit. ^[1]

December

H.E. John Evan Atta Mills, President of Ghana

• 7 December - Presidential and parliamentary election held. ^{[2] [3]}
• 28 December - John Atta Mills wins presidential run off. ^[3]

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
• April 22 Good Friday
• 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 White House". www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
2. "2008 Presidential Candidates". www.ec.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
3. "Prof Mills Wins Presidential Runoff Elections". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.