2008 in Ghana explained

2008 in Ghana details events of note that happened in the Ghana in the year 2008.

Incumbents

• President: John Kufuor
• Vice President: Aliu Mahama
• Chief Justice: Georgina Theodora Wood

Events

February

• 20th - U.S. President George Bush arrives in Ghana for an official visit.^[1]

December

• 7 December - Presidential and parliamentary election held.^{[2] [3]}
• 28 December - John Atta Mills wins presidential run off.^[3]

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
• 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."

Notes and References

1. Web site: The White House. www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. 19 May 2011.
2. Web site: 2008 Presidential Candidates. www.ec.gov.gh. 18 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110515065211/http://www.ec.gov.gh/node/69. 15 May 2011 . dead.
3. Web site: Prof Mills Wins Presidential Runoff Elections. www.ghanaweb.com. 18 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110516150107/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/election2008/presidential2.php. 16 May 2011 . live.