2006 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2006.
Incumbents President: John Kufuor Vice President: Aliu Mahama Chief Justice: George Kingsley Acquah
Events January 23rd - Archbishop Peter Derry is appointed Cardinal by The Vatican at age 88 March 6 March - 49th independence anniversary 25th - Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II inducted Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). 29th - Ghana experiences solar eclipse June June - The national football team the Black Stars play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
December 21st - NDC holds delegates' congress, John Atta Mills emerges presidential candidate for the third time Date unknown Emmanuel Arthur, a Ghanaian journalist is awarded the Ghana Journalists Association Television News Reporter of the year.
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 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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