1997 in Ghana

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

Incumbents

President: Jerry John RawlingsVice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah John Atta MillsChief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban

Events

January

7 January - John Atta Mills is sworn in as Vice President of Ghana.

March

6 March - 40th independence anniversary held.

July

1 July - Republic day celebrations held across the country.

October

3 October - Ghana Bar Association re-elects Mr. Sam Okudzeto as its national president at a conference in Ho in the Volta region.
8 October - Ghana marks World Disaster Day.

December

Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.

Deaths

17 January - Susanna Al-Hassan, politician and writer, Ghana's first female parliamentary minister
30 November - Shamo Quaye, footballer

National 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."