The death of Ex-Sergeant Peter Tasiri was announced by veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr, who described him (Tasiri) as the main architect of the June 4 Uprising, which led to the removal of the SMC II. “Ex-Sergeant Peter Tasiri, the main brain behind the June 4 Uprising and a member of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), passed away about an hour ago. The June 4 Revolution was preceded by a failed coup attempt on May 15, 1979, led by Rawlings and other junior officers. The uprising gained rapid momentum, with soldiers and civilians rallying against the SMC II. With the SMC II regime toppled, Rawlings and his allies established the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) to govern the country.

Source: GhanaWeb February 15, 2026 21:33 UTC