George Ekem Ferguson: The Fante Diplomat Who Drew Ghana's Borders

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the remarkable but often overlooked story of George Ekem Ferguson, a Fante diplomat and surveyor who shaped the northern borders of the Gold Coast in the late 19th century. Born in Anomabo, Ferguson negotiated over 20 treaties with chiefs in the northern territories, including the Wa Naa and Yaa Naa, securing British influence against Samori Touré's expanding empire and Zabarima raiders. His work laid the groundwork for the modern borders of Ghana, yet he was captured and executed by Samori's forces in 1897. Lucas explores Ferguson's early education in Cape Coast, his training as a surveyor, the dangerous missions he undertook, and his controversial legacy—both as a colonial agent and a defender of indigenous interests. The episode also touches on the tension between diplomacy and military force, and the complex politics of the Gold Coast's hinterland. #GeorgeEkemFerguson #FanteDiplomat #GoldCoastHistory #SamoriTouré #NorthernTerritories #WaNaa #YaaNaa #Zabarima #TreatyOf1897 #Anomabo #ColonialBorders #GhanaHistory #19thCenturyAfrica #BritishEmpire #Fante #ScrambleForAfrica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo