The siting of a grave close to wells and other sources of water at Kodjonya-Menekpo in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality is creating apprehension among community members.
It is believed that the said place is in the middle of the community which poses a health risk to the commuters.
The residents further urged the family to send the deceased to the public cemetery for interment rather than the centre of the community.
The intended internment of one Gyebi Lawer, the deceased on a plot of land belonging to the bereaved family, according to residents, poses a health risk to the members of the community especially due to the proximity of the grave to about six wells which serve as sources of water in the area.
With the burial of the deceased scheduled for Saturday, 30th May 2020, the agitated residents, as a result of the development have issued a stern warning to the Kwaku Gyebi family, not to step foot on the said piece of land or risk facing stiff resistance from members of the community including the shedding of blood.
The residents said all efforts aimed at settling the issue amicably, including discussions with the bereaved family, the Municipal Chief Executive for the area, the Municipal Environmental Health Officer and assembly member for the area have proven futile with the scheduled burial of the deceased at the venue unchanged.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Evans Boateng
