2001 in Ghana

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See also:	Other events of 2001 Timeline of Ghanian history

2001 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2001.

Incumbents

• President: John Kufour
• Vice President: Alhaji Alihu Mahama

Events

January

• 7th - John Kufour inaugurated as President of Ghana. Kufour had won the 2000 Presidential elections.^[1]

March

• 6 March - 44th independence anniversary held.

May

• 9th - 126 football supporters die at the Accra Sports Stadium.^[2]

June

• President Kufour abolishes the celebration of the June 4th revolution anniversary.

July

• 1st - Republic day celebrations held.

December

• Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held across the country.

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

Years in Ghana (1950s–present) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s