Okyenhene bans burial in private homes, task MMDCEs to enforcement laws
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has declared illegal the burial of dead persons in private homes within the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area. He says home burial offends Ghana's Environmental laws and the Akyem Abuakwa culture and traditions, adding that "the burial is done at designated places only." Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin directed all the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to strictly enforce the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) and the Mortuary and Funeral Facilities Act, 1998 (Act 563) within their jurisdiction at the first quarter State Council Meeting of the people of Akyem Abuakwa in Kyebi.
According to Osagyefo, the environmental and health risks associated with burial in residential compounds or inside homes are dire and pose a serious public health risk. He said, "Today, the Birim river has gotten worse; the turbidity levels of our water are over 500 000 and the Kyebi water plant can't work due to the dangerous level of turbidity." Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin expressed concerns about the invasion of Malians, Nigeriens and Nigerians within the Kyebi Zongo who are being used in the illegal mining enterprise.
The Okyenhene has commissioned a 30-Man Squad Water Guard to police the Birim River and help curb the destruction. He has tasked the Immigration Service to raid all illegal immigrants from the Kyebi township and ensure decency in the area.
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Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has made a declaration regarding burials within the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area. - He's also tasked authorities to take certain actions, but what could be the implications?
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