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