1997 in Ghana

none 1997 1997 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1997. Incumbents President: Jerry John Rawlings Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah (until 7 January) John Atta Mills Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban Events January 7 January - John Atta Mills is sworn in as Vice President of Ghana. February March 6 March - 40th independence anniversary held. April May June July 1 July - Republic day celebrations held across the country. August September October 3 October - Ghana Bar Association (GBA) re-elects Mr. Sam Okudzeto as its national president at a conference in Ho in the Volta region.Sam Okudzeto Re-elected President Of Ghana Bar Association http://ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage//education/artikel.php?ID=2149 www.ghanaweb.com 20 May 2011 8 October - Ghana marks World Disaster Day.Ghana To Mark World Disaster Day http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=2054 www.ghanaweb.com 20 May 2011 November 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 (born 1927)http://www.ghanaculture.gov.gh/index1.php?linkid=338&adate=17/05/2007&archiveid=645&page=1 Socio-cultural implications for women and leadership 2010-06-05 2007-05-17 Cultural News National Commission on Culture https://web.archive.org/web/20110723085640/http://www.ghanaculture.gov.gh/index1.php?linkid=338&adate=17%2F05%2F2007&archiveid=645&page=1 2011-07-23 dead 30 November - Shamo Quaye, footballer (born 1971) 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." References 1997 in Category:1990s in Ghana Ghana Category:Years of the 20th century in Ghana Ghana