1997 in Ghana

Years in Ghana:	1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Centuries:	19th century · 20th century · 21st century
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Years:	1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

1997 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1997.

Incumbents

3 October - Ghana Bar Association (GBA) re-elects Mr. Sam Okudzeto as its national president at a conference in Ho in the Volta region.^[1]
8 October - Ghana marks World Disaster Day.^[2]

Shamo Quaye Dies

17 January - Susanna Al-Hassan, politician and writer, Ghana's first female parliamentary minister (born 1927)^[3]
30 November - Shamo Quaye, footballer (born 1971)

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

↑ "Sam Okudzeto Re-elected President Of Ghana Bar Association". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
↑ "Ghana To Mark World Disaster Day". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
↑ "Socio-cultural implications for women and leadership". Cultural News. National Commission on Culture. 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2010-06-05.

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