₦airaland Forum

NEW BURIAL LAW IN ANAMBRA STATE

The Anambra State government through the state House of Assembly has denied claims that it has introduced new legislation regulating funeral rites.

There have been reports circulating on social media that the state has outlawed lavish burial parties and banned the presentation of items such as cows, goats, and other expensive gifts during condolence visits.

However, in a press statement issued on Monday, the Special Adviser to the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Franklin Osankwa, said the state House of Assembly did not pass any new burial law.

Osankwa insisted that no such bill was introduced, debated or passed by the current Assembly.

The statement read, “The attention of the Anambra State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Somtochukwu Udeze, has been drawn to a misleading publication making the rounds, claiming that Anambra State has introduced a ‘new burial law’ banning the presentation of cows, goats and other condolence gifts.

“For the record, this publication is false, misleading and a gross misrepresentation of facts.

“The eighth Anambra State House of Assembly did not pass any new burial law. No such bill was introduced, debated or passed by the current Assembly.

The existing burial regulatory framework being mischievously referenced by some media platforms was enacted into law in 2019, long before the inauguration of the present eighth Assembly.

“Since the inauguration of the current House, no amendment whatsoever has been made concerning the areas sensationally reported in the media.

“It is therefore irresponsible and professionally unethical to attribute a non-existent ‘new law’ to the present Assembly simply to generate traffic, controversy and public outrage.

“At a time when distorted headlines are becoming a serious threat to public trust and social stability, media organisations must understand that journalism is a sacred responsibility, not a tool for clickbait sensationalism.”

According to him, the Anambra State House of Assembly remains committed to transparent, people-oriented legislation and will continue to engage citizens openly on every law legitimately before the House.

“We urge Ndi Anambra and the general public to disregard the false narrative and rely only on verified legislative information from official government channels,” the statement added.

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All burial and funeral ceremonies are now restricted to Saturdays only. Midweek (Monday to Friday) burials are prohibited. All burial ceremonies must be completed within one day.”

What if the deceased is a Muslim and he/she dies on a Tuesday Morning?

No person shall give to the deceased person’s family, as a condolence gift, any item exceeding money, one jar of palm wine, one carton of beer and one crate of soft drinks

This makes no sense. You can't put a cap on anyone's graciousness. It is a violation of their rights.

Mynd44:
What if the deceased is a Muslim and he/she dies on a Tuesday Morning?




This makes no sense. You can't put a cap on anyone's graciousness. It is a violation of their rights.

And who told you there are Muslims in Anambra, if delulu is a person

Tinubu carry bad omen cum infect all amd sundry

Peter Obi has criticized the present govt for spending heavily on SUVs for lawmakers, and a lot of people have cvrsed out Wike for building houses for the judiciary. But let's go back in time shall we?

The same Obi who called out the govt reportedly purchased over 400 SUVs for traditional rulers during his time as a governor, oh, and with state funds obviously. Obi also got over 110 vehicles for Local Govts. He also gave out over 21 Honda Accord cars to judges in and 58 vehicles to magistrates; And that's not all. Houses were equally built for judges that cost close to N250m at that time.

Now how do you criticize Wike for building houses for judges, then clap for Obi who did the same? That's hypocrisy at its peak.

Note that the cars also distributed to the judges were reportedly Toyota sedans and Nissan SUVs. Obi equally distributed over 31 Peugeot 406 cars to House of Assembly members.

In his time his government distributed Ford, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Peugeot. Now he's talking about supporting local production. OK.

Soludo n priority over minor stuff

Make soludo leave anambra people alone face him son

Misplaced Priority and Nigerian leaders na like Messi and Inniesta.

My friend told me communities are encouraging early burial, government involvement subtly. It's over a year ago.

Soludo just busy introducing laws wey no go benefit people

THIEVES

DEM STILL WAN MAKE MONEY ONTOP DEAD PERSON BODY

Hmmmm. We have known in this country that once the Govt denies something, then there is an iota of truth in it

I think the time to put forward such laws has arrived, extravagant spending on burial rite should be curtailed.

There are many ways to immortalalize the deceased. Building of a library in the community in the name of the deceased is an example. The community and the user of the facility will be ever greatful.

Badexx:
And who told you there are Muslims in Anambra, if delulu is a person

Our blodas are obsessed with burials despite the litany of problems that besiege that region.

Na wa for these people!

Badexx:
And who told you there are Muslims in Anambra, if delulu is a person

No Muslims in Anambra? You must be a joker.

I am currently based in Anambra and I have quite a number of Igbo-Muslim friends here.

blabulu2000:
Peter Obi has criticized the present govt for spending heavily on SUVs for lawmakers, and a lot of people have cvrsed out Wike for building houses for the judiciary. But let's go back in time shall we?

The same Obi who called out the govt reportedly purchased over 400 SUVs for traditional rulers during his time as a governor, oh, and with state funds obviously. Obi also got over 110 vehicles for Local Govts. He also gave out over 21 Honda Accord cars to judges in and 58 vehicles to magistrates; And that's not all. Houses were equally built for judges that cost close to N250m at that time.

Now how do you criticize Wike for building houses for judges, then clap for Obi who did the same? That's hypocrisy at its peak.

Note that the cars also distributed to the judges were reportedly Toyota sedans and Nissan SUVs. Obi equally distributed over 31 Peugeot 406 cars to House of Assembly members.

In his time his government distributed Ford, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Peugeot. Now he's talking about supporting local production. OK.

Firstly this thread has nothing to do with Obi, but it seems Obi is living rent free in your head

Secondly, for the sake of argument, let us assume that you are right, so because he did wrong does that mean he should not call out someone who is making the same mistake? Or is it why Tinubu is worse than Buhari, rather than calling Buhari out, he kept mute knowing that he will do worse?

So in your small mind, we should not considered something wrong because we missed the opportunity to do so in the past?

I sincerely hope that in this your current state of mind, that there is no unformed mind that is in your charge

AareGaa:
Our blodas are obsessed with burials despite the litany of problems that besiege that region.

Na wa for these people!

Be matured. Your region no get litany of problems? The bandits invasion isn't serious to you? Your region doesn't have the "h" factor?
Is laughable for co citizens of a third world country to be claiming what I don't know

PO is even more important than TINUBU you support. This is lovely to NOTE.

blabulu2000:
Peter Obi has criticized the present govt for spending heavily on SUVs for lawmakers, and a lot of people have cvrsed out Wike for building houses for the judiciary. But let's go back in time shall we?

The same Obi who called out the govt reportedly purchased over 400 SUVs for traditional rulers during his time as a governor, oh, and with state funds obviously. Obi also got over 110 vehicles for Local Govts. He also gave out over 21 Honda Accord cars to judges in and 58 vehicles to magistrates; And that's not all. Houses were equally built for judges that cost close to N250m at that time.

Now how do you criticize Wike for building houses for judges, then clap for Obi who did the same? That's hypocrisy at its peak.

Note that the cars also distributed to the judges were reportedly Toyota sedans and Nissan SUVs. Obi equally distributed over 31 Peugeot 406 cars to House of Assembly members.

In his time his government distributed Ford, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Peugeot. Now he's talking about supporting local production. OK.

Soludo is not different from tinubu the incompetent who governs with lies and propaganda.

Barren Anambra? I thought the whole world is in SW and lagos

Tjra:
No Muslims in Anambra? You must be a joker.

I am currently based in Anambra and I have quite a number of Igbo-Muslim friends here.

They respect the dead and makesure they are sent home well.

Fulani herdsmen have killed 8 OBAs and are currently holding school children and you are still hear looking at the SE, while your SW is GONE

AareGaa:
Our blodas are obsessed with burials despite the litany of problems that besiege that region.

Na wa for these people!

Badexx:
And who told you there are Muslims in Anambra, if delulu is a person

If Nigeria remains as it is then any one who chooses to practice Islam and wants to be buried according to Islamic rites as guaranteed within the freedom of expression of our constitution can be buried in Anambra.

So the idea that burials must be restricted to Saturdays only then conflicts with the freedom of reasonable expression, what the state can do is limit the disturbance to public activas a consequence of a burial proceeding

Mynd44:
What if the deceased is a Muslim and he/she dies on a Tuesday Morning?




This makes no sense. You can't put a cap on anyone's graciousness. It is a violation of their rights.

Why should anyone waste money on burial in this bad Nigerian economy. Bros many things must be banned in this country, else...

Where you need to act, you don't even know.

Soludo.... you fall my hand bad

Your burial and marriage style need review for better economic reason than you fighting people you don't see

Soludo promised us to turn Anambra to Dubai, I've not forgotten

Some of us are Sabbath Keepers ......and wouldn't trade the Sabbath (Saturday) for any ceremonies or enforcements


This is a breach to our right to religion.....Yahweh will help His children

Badexx:
And who told you there are Muslims in Anambra, if delulu is a person

Tjra:
No Muslims in Anambra? You must be a joker.

I am currently based in Anambra and I have quite a number of Igbo-Muslim friends here.

Where in Anambra are you based? Onye ashi.

esnbrutality:
Barren Anambra? I thought the whole world is in SW and lagos

So you think that person has ever crossed the Niger bridge all his life?