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. 8 October - Ghana marks World Disaster Day.
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) 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."
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