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
[edit]- 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
[edit]January
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- March 4, Rlg Communications cut sword for the construction of Hope City.[4]
- March 6, 56th Interdependence Day Anniversary
April
[edit]May
[edit]June
[edit]July
[edit]August
[edit]- August 29, Election petition verdict.[5]
September
[edit]- September 21:Founder's Day (Ghana)
October
[edit]November
[edit]National holidays
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Ghana Open Data Initiative to celebrate Data Innovation Day |".
- ^ "Mahama orders investigations into $80m gold seizure". www.ghanaweb.com.
- ^ "I will reform gay Andrew Solomon - Foh Amoaning". www.ghanaweb.com.
- ^ "Ghana's John Mahama launches Hope City project". BBC News Africa. 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Ghana Supreme Court upholds John Mahama's win". BBC. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
