Historical eventJanuary 71993

History of Ghana

The Fourth Republic of Ghana was inaugurated with Jerry Rawlings, the country's former military ruler, as president.

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When
Thursday, January 7 199333 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1990s
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Dates: From 1993.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Ghana's Third Republic (1979–1981) ended when Jerry Rawlings led a military coup, establishing the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC). The PNDC ruled for 11 years, initially as an authoritarian regime before gradually transitioning toward democratic governance in the late 1980s.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

International pressure and domestic demands for democracy prompted Rawlings to announce a return to multiparty rule in 1990. A new constitution was drafted and approved by referendum in 1992, paving the way for presidential and parliamentary elections.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

Jerry Rawlings, the former military leader, ran as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate and won the 1992 presidential election. The election also saw participation from opposition parties and international observers monitoring the democratic transition.

TimelineAI-assisted

April 1992: New constitution approved by referendum. November 1992: Presidential and parliamentary elections held. January 7, 1993: Fourth Republic inaugurated with Rawlings as president.

What happened

The Fourth Republic of Ghana was inaugurated with Jerry Rawlings, the country's former military ruler, as president.

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January 7 1993 — 33 years ago, on a Thursday.

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