Adnan al-Zurufi
| Governor Adnan al-Zurufi عدنان الزرفي | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Najaf | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 31 January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Asaad Abu Gilel al-Taie |
| Governor of Najaf | |
| In office 6 May 2004 – 30 January 2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Asaad Abu Gilel al-Taie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 48–49) Najaf, Iraq |
| Nationality | Iraq |
| Political party | Loyalty to Najaf |
| Alma mater | Alfik College |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
Adnan al-Zurufi was the US-appointed governor of Najaf Governorate appointed May 2004.[1] He accused Muqtada al Sadr of constantly violating his agreements to disband the Mahdi Army.
As a result of his willingness to work with the Iraqi government and the coalition he and his family were targeted by insurgents and militias. His Uncle was killed in April 2004,[2] and his brother was kidnapped in Kufra on 1 December 2005, just prior to the 2009 governorate elections, in which Zurufi was running.[3]
A member of the Bani Hassan tribe, al-Zurufi earned a degree in Islamic law at Alfik College, the Islamic jurisprudence college, in Najaf. He was a sports hero as a youth, and also captain of the cheer leading team.[1]