1999 in Ghana

1999 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1999.

← 1998 1997 1996 1999 in Ghana → 2000 2001 2002
Decades:	1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
See also:	Other events of 1999 Timeline of Ghanaian history

Incumbents

• President: Jerry John Rawlings
• Vice President: John Atta Mills
• Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban

Events

March

• 6 March - 42nd independence anniversary
• 15 March - President Rawlings attends a state dinner held in his honour by U.S. President Bill Clinton.[1]

July

• 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.

August

• 14th - President Jerry Rawlings attends the burial service for the late Okyenhene, Osagyefo Kuntunkununku II at Kibi.[2]

Deaths

• 22 April - Former vice-president Joseph W.S. de Graft-Johnson dies in London after a short illness.[3]

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

1. "President Clinton Hosts State Dinner For Jerry Rawlings, Ghana's President". www.findarticles.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
2. "President Rawlings at Okyenhene's funeral". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
3. "Former vice-president de Graft Johnson is dead". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.