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.^[1]
• 31 December 1981 - the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) forms a new government.^[2]
• 5 January 1982 - Jerry Rawlings presents a detailed statement explaining the factors that necessitated the termination of the Third Republic in a radio broadcast.^[2]
• June 1982 - an attempted coup attempt discovered, those implicated are executed.^[2]
• 1983 - more than one million Ghanaians return to Ghana after being expelled from Nigeria.^[2]
• 1983-84 - widespread bush fires devastate crop production.^[2]
• 1987 - economic progress results in a drop of inflation to 20 percent.^[2]

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