Peter Nanfuri
Peter Tenganabang Nanfuri (12 October 1942 – 17 February 2023) was a former Inspector General of Ghana Police Service who became the Paramount Chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area with the title Naa Ansoleh Ganaa II upon retirement. He served as Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Ghana.
Peter Nanfuri (Naa Ansoleh Ganaa II) | |
|---|---|
| 4th Paramount Chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area | |
| In office 23 July 2005 – 17 February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bapereyiri Yelpore |
| Inspector General of Police | |
| In office 1 October 1996 – 21 January 2001 | |
| President | Jerry Rawlings |
| Preceded by | J.Y.A Kwofie |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Owusu-Poku |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1942 Jirapa, Gold Coast (now Ghana) |
| Died | 17 February 2023 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Ghanaian citizenship |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
Early life and education
Peter Nanfuri was born at Jirapa, a town in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Nanfuri studied at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he obtained B.A. degree in political science and a law degree.[1]
Career
Nanfuri worked in various capacities within the Ghana Police Service. He was once the Director of the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) 1986 that deals with state security related issues. In 1996, he was appointed the Inspector General of Police.[1] Towards the end of his service as IGP, he came under severe pressure due to the serial murder of some women in Ghana.[2] He was replaced as IGP by John Kufuor, shortly after he became President of Ghana.
Chieftaincy
On 23 July 2005, Peter Nanfuri was enskinned as the 4th Paramount chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area. He was publicly presented in his new capacity at the Naa Yelpoe Park at Jirapa on 28 April 2007. His official or royal name or title was Naa Ansoleh Ganaa II. The first Naa Ansoleh Ganaa, was appointed by the British colonial administration with the stool name of Naa Ansoleh Ganaa I. Nanfuri was his great-grandson.[3] The previous Paramount Chief, Bapereyiri Yelpore, died seven years earlier. Although Nanfuri's father was a chief, he had to contest this position with some cousins.[4]
Death
Nanfuri died on 17 February 2023, at the age of 80.[5]
References
- "Nanfuri outdoored Paramount Chief of Jirapa". Regional News of Sunday, 29 April 2007. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
- "It would be defeatist to resign – IGP". General News of Wednesday, 20 December 2000. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
- Ebo Quansah (5 May 2007). "Peter Nanfuri Sits On The Jirapa Skin". New Times Corporation. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
- Mohamed Caliph (11 April 2007). "Nanfuri Is New Jirapa Chief". General News. Ghana Daily Guide. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
- Nana Yaw Kwafo, Eric (17 February 2023). "Former IGP Peter Nanfuri dies at age 80". ModernGhana. Retrieved 17 February 2023.