2013 in Ghana

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

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