1995 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1995.

Incumbents President: Jerry John Rawlings Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah Chief Justice: Philip Edward Archer then Isaac Kobina Abban

Events

January

February 22nd - Isaac Kobina Abban was appointed Chief Justice by the President Jerry Rawlings

March 6th - 38th independence anniversary held.

April

May

June

July 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country. 14th - Jerry John Rawlings and the first lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings attend CBI conference in London.

August

September

October

November

December Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country. 7th - Presidential and parliamentary elections held. 15th - President Rawlings starts an 11-day visit U.S. to promote investment and trade.

Births

January 23: Dominic Oduro, footballer March 16: Benjamin Fadi, footballer August 15: Isaac Donkor, footballer September 16: Paul Quaye, Spanish-born footballer

Deaths Ephraim Amu, Ghanaian composer, musicologist and teacher (b. 1899)

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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