2015 in Ghana
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2015 in Ghana lists events of note that happened in the Ghana in the year 2015.
Incumbents
Events
June
- June 3–11 people are killed in a fire at a filling station in Accra.[1]
- June 4 - An explosion happens in Accra, killing 78 people.[2]
July
- July 7 - Talensi by-election - Following Robert Nachinab Doameng (NPP) becoming the Paramount Chief of Tongo, a by-election was held resulting in Benson Tongo Baba of the NDC being elected MP for Talensi with a margin of 3521.[3]
Deaths
- 19 April - Theodosia Okoh, 92, flag designer and sports administrator[4]
- 12 May - Cecil Jones Attuquayefio, 70, football player and coach[5]
- 2 September - Charles Gyamfi, 85, football player (Fortuna Düsseldorf) and coach (national team)[6]
National holidays
Holidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular holidays".
- January 1: New Year's Day
- March 6: Independence Day
- April 22 Good Friday
- May 1: Labor Day
- December 4: Farmers 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."