Ghana was ushered into the second republican government in
Ghana's Second Republic began on October 1, 1969, following democratic elections organized by the military government (National Liberation Council). This ushered in a parliamentary system headed by Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia as Prime Minister and Edward Akufo-Addo as President.
The Republics
| Republic |
Years |
Head of State/President |
Type of Government |
| First Republic |
1960 – 1966 |
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah |
Presidential system |
| Second Republic |
1969 – 1972 |
Edward Akufo-Addo (Ceremonial President)
Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia (Prime Minister)
|
Parliamentary system |
| Third Republic |
1979 – 1981 |
Dr. Hilla Limann |
Presidential system |
| Fourth Republic |
1993 – Present |
- Jerry John Rawlings (January 7, 1993 - January 7, 2001)
- John Agyekum Kufuor (Janary 7, 2001 - January 7, 2009)
- John Evans Atta Mills (January 7, 2009 - July 24, 2012)
- John Dramani Mahama (July 2012 - January 7, 2017)
- Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (January 7, 2017 - January 7, 2025)
- John Dramani Mahama (January 7, 2025 - Present)
|
Presidential system |
