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1980s in Ghana

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1980s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1980 to 1989.

Incumbents

  • President: Hilla Limann (1979–1981)
  • President: Jerry Rawlings (1981–2000)

Events

  • 31 December 1981 - in another Jerry Rawlings -led coup the Hilla Limann government is overthrown.
  • 31 December 1981 - the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) forms a new government.
  • 5 January 1982 - Jerry Rawlings presents a detailed statement explaining the factors that necessitated the termination of the Third Republic in a radio broadcast.
  • June 1982 - an attempted coup attempt discovered, those implicated are executed.
  • 1983 - more than one million Ghanaians return to Ghana after being expelled from Nigeria.
  • 1983-84 - widespread bush fires devastate crop production.
  • 1987 - economic progress results in a drop of inflation to 20 percent.

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."

References

References

  1. "The Rawlings Era". www.ghanaweb.com.
  2. "The Second Coming of Rawlings: The First Six Years, 1982- 87". www.ghanaweb.com.
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