2002 in Ghana

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See also:	Other events of 2002 Timeline of Ghanian history

2002 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2002.

Incumbents

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

Events

January

• Annual New Year school held in University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.

March

• 6 March - 45th independence anniversary

March - District Assembly elections held.^[1]

May

• 1st - Workers' Day celebrations held.

July

• 1st - Republic Day

October

• 31st - President John Kufuor makes an eight-day official visit to China.^[2]

December

• National Best Farmer Celebrations held

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 2016 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s