2008 in Ghana details events of note that happened in the Ghana in the year 2008.
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Incumbents
editEvents
editJanuary
editFebruary
edit- 20th - U.S. President George Bush arrives in Ghana for an official visit.[1]
March
editApril
editMay
editJune
editJuly
editAugust
editSeptember
editOctober
editNovember
editDecember
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- 7 December - Presidential and parliamentary election held.[2][3]
- 28 December - John Atta Mills wins presidential run off.[3]
National holidays
editHolidays 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."
References
edit- ^ "The White House". www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ "2008 Presidential Candidates". www.ec.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Prof Mills Wins Presidential Runoff Elections". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.