2009 in Ghana

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Events from the year 2009 in Ghana.

Incumbents

  • President: John Kufuor (until 7 January), John Atta Mills
  • Vice President: Aliu Mahama (until 7 January), John Dramani Mahama
  • Chief Justice: Georgina Theodora Wood

Events

  • January 7 - John Atta Mills took office as president, the second time power in the country had been transferred from one legitimately elected leader to another democratically.[1]

But John Atta Mills died a few days from his birthday after feeling sick and rushed to the hospital.

References

  1. ^ "Thousands celebrate as new president takes office". The Guardian. 8 January 2009.


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