2009 in Ghana
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Events from the year 2009 in Ghana.
Incumbents
- President: John Kufuor (until 7 January), John Atta Mills (starting 7 January)
- Vice President: Aliu Mahama (until 7 January), John Dramani Mahama (starting 7 January)
- 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
- ^ "Thousands celebrate as new president takes office". The Guardian. 8 January 2009.
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