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2013 in Ghana
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2013
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.http://vibeghana.com/2013/01/26/ghana-open-data-initiative-to-celebrate-data-innovation-day/ Ghana Open Data Initiative to celebrate Data Innovation Day |
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.https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Mahama-orders-investigations-into-80m-gold-seizure-263433 Mahama orders investigations into $80m gold seizure www.ghanaweb.com
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.https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/I-will-reform-gay-Andrew-Solomon-Foh-Amoaning-264785 I will reform gay Andrew Solomon - Foh Amoaning www.ghanaweb.com 12 February 2013
March
March 4, Rlg Communications cut sword for the construction of Hope City.Ghana's John Mahama launches Hope City project https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21658149 BBC News Africa 4 March 2013
March 6, 56th Interdependence Day Anniversary
August
August 29, Election petition verdict.Ghana Supreme Court upholds John Mahama's win BBC News 29 August 2013 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23878458 BBC 29 August 2013
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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Category:2010s in Ghana
Category:Years of the 21st century in Ghana
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