Ex-Sergeant Peter Tasiri, widely recognised as a key figure in Ghana’s June 4, 1979 uprising and a former member of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), has passed away. His death was confirmed in reports on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Tasiri was regarded as one of the main planners of the June 4 military action that led to the overthrow of the Supreme Military Council government in 1979. During that pivotal period, young soldiers and officers removed the ruling regime, released then-Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings from custody, and briefly governed the country through the AFRC.
Throughout his military career, Tasiri served in the Ghana Armed Forces with the Fifth Infantry Battalion and is remembered for his organisational role in the events of June 4. His contributions to that chapter of Ghanaian history were acknowledged by many, including commentators who have noted that his name is sometimes overlooked in accounts of the uprising.
As a member of the AFRC government, Tasiri participated in efforts to address what the regime described as corruption and indiscipline in state institutions. The AFRC period, though brief, left a lasting impact on Ghana’s political landscape and is still referenced today in national discussions about governance and military intervention.
Details on Tasiri’s age at death and funeral arrangements have not yet been widely reported. Family, military colleagues and supporters are expected to release further information in the coming days.
