CapitalAccra Independencia6 Marzo 1957 (from UK) Feriado nacionalDía de la Independencia, 6 Marzo (1957) Constituciónnew constitution approved 28 Abril 1992 Sufragio18 años de edad; universal Poder Executivojefe de estado:Presidente Jerry John RAWLINGS (desde 7 January 1993); Vice Presidente John Evans Atta MILLS (desde 7 January 1993); note - the president is both the jefe de estado and jefe de gobierno
jefe de gobierno:Presidente Jerry John RAWLINGS (desde 7 January 1993); Vice Presidente John Evans Atta MILLS (desde 7 January 1993); note - the president is both the jefe de estado and jefe de gobierno
cabinet:Council of Ministers; president nominates members subject to approval by Parliament
elections:president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 7 December 1996 (next to be held NA December 2000)
election results:Jerry John RAWLINGS reelected president; percent of vote - RAWLINGS 57.2%, John KUFUOR 39.8% |
