2005 in Ghana

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See also:	Other events of 2005 Timeline of Ghanaian history

2005 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2005.

Incumbents

• President : John Kufuor
• Vice President : Aliu Mahama
• Chief Justice : George Kingsley Acquah

Events

January

• 7th - President Kufuor as president of Ghana, for the second time after the 2004 elections. ^[1]

• 9th- Hearts of oak defeats their arch rivals kotoko in Kumasi to win the maiden confederation cup. The defeat led to enormous pain in the kotoko fraternity.

March

• 6 March - 48th independence anniversary

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. "Major events in 2005". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 19 May 2011.