Presidential Runoff Victory
Limann wins the presidential runoff as the People's National Party candidate, securing the mandate to lead Ghana's restored civilian government.
Role range: 1979-1981
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hilla Limann Biography and Timeline
Follow Hilla Limann through 3 dated historical records for Ghana.
Hilla Limann, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1979–1981Years on this page
1979
Third Republic Inaugurated
Limann takes office as president when the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council transfers authority to the elected government of the Third Republic.
Role range: 1979-1981
1981
Third Republic Overthrown
Limann's elected government is overthrown by a military coup led by Jerry Rawlings, bringing the Third Republic to an end.
Role range: 1979-1981
Records, sources and methodology
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