2013 in Ghana

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2013 in Ghana details events of note that has been predicted to happen in the Ghana in the year 2013.

Incumbents

• President : John Dramani Mahama
• Vice President : Kwesi Amissah-Arthur
• Chief Justice : Georgina Wood
• Speaker of Parliament : Joyce Bamford-Addo (until January 6); Edward Doe Adjaho (after January 6)

Events

January

• January 24 - The first Data Innovation Day, a day designed to raise awareness on how increased use of information can benefit individuals from the public and private sector, takes place. ^[1]
• January 29 - President Mahama orders an investigation of a seizure of $80 million in gold at a Turkish airport. The gold was meant to be transported to Iran. ^[2]

February

• February 4 - President Mahama defends his Minister of State, saying that he is still able to perform his duties despite his visual impairment.
• February 12 - Law lecturer Moses Foh-Amoaning promises that he will reform gay advocate Andrew Solomon, through Christian prayers and cogent arguments. ^[3]

March

• March 4, Rlg Communications cut sword for the construction of Hope City . ^[4]
• March 6, 56th Interdependence Day Anniversary

August

• August 29, Election petition verdict. ^[5]

September

• September 21:Founder's Day (Ghana)

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
• September 21:Founder's 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. "Ghana Open Data Initiative to celebrate Data Innovation Day |".
2. "Mahama orders investigations into $80m gold seizure". www.ghanaweb.com.
3. "I will reform gay Andrew Solomon - Foh Amoaning". www.ghanaweb.com.
4. "Ghana's John Mahama launches Hope City project". BBC News Africa. 4 March 2013.
5. "Ghana Supreme Court upholds John Mahama's win". BBC. Retrieved 29 August 2013.