Burials ‘in between graves’ at Osu Cemetery

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ZoRRo 11 years ago

Why can't we just find other sites for burial instead of over-extending Osu Cemetary ?

Why can't we just find other sites for burial instead of over-extending Osu Cemetary ?
don`t care !!! Hmmmmm! 11 years ago

'Cashgate' trial begins in Malawi
President Joyce Banda ordered investigation of politicians and businessmen over millions of dollars in embezzlement.

A trial looking into the biggest financial scandal in Malawi's histor ...
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'Cashgate' trial begins in Malawi
President Joyce Banda ordered investigation of politicians and businessmen over millions of dollars in embezzlement.

A trial looking into the biggest financial scandal in Malawi's history has begun in the capital, Lilongwe.

At least 68 prominent figures stand accused of stealing funds in what has been dubbed "Cashgate" by the media. It is estimated that more than $100m over a 10-year period has been lost.

A senior Malawian civil servant and two executives on Wednesday became the first of dozens of defendants to go to trial.

"The cases have started and I pray that they'll go fast so that Malawians can finally know what happened," Information Minister Brown Mpinganjira told the AFP news agency. "We have been looking for answers and the answers can be found through the court proceedings."

We have been looking for answers and the answers can be found through the court proceedings.

Brown Mpinganjira, Information Minister

President Joyce Banda, who has appointed international investigators to probe the allegations, has said that about 30 percent of the country’s budget could have been looted.

So far authorities have tracked $20m in stolen state funds, Mpinganjira said, amid rumours the figure could exceed $100m.

Government officials allegedly used a central computer payment system to transfer money to non-existent firms for supposed services, then deleted the companies' information from the system.

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Donor countries are withholding millions of dollars in financial aid pending the investigation. Western donors provide about 40 percent of the country's annual income.

"People are awaiting the outcome of this case with great intensity, knowing as they do that in the past cases such as this have simply disappeared," said Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna, reporting from Lilongwe.

"People want to know if this case will go through and whether people will be held responsible."

Allegations of the massive looting of government funds surfaced after the shooting of budget director Paul Mphwiyo in September.

Mphwiyo, who survived the attack, had reportedly planned to reveal a corruption ring.

Banda dissolved the cabinet in October and sacked the powerful ministers of justice and finance.

The president, who took office after the death of her predecessor in 2012, faces presidential, parliamentary and local government elections in May.

More arrests in the Cashgate saga are expected when a probe backed by Britain and the European Union is completed, according to Mpinganjira.

Source: Al Jazeera and agencies
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

First and foremost, every freaking fuck face has migrated from their village and encroached on Ga lands sold to them by stupid ignorant chiefs. An equal number of people from all over the nation have come to squat on any patc ...
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First and foremost, every freaking fuck face has migrated from their village and encroached on Ga lands sold to them by stupid ignorant chiefs. An equal number of people from all over the nation have come to squat on any patch of land that appears vacant, even side walks and alley ways. We are animals, and nothing can change that perception. Our only luck in life is that we walk on two legs, have a brain size bigger than that of chimps and monkeys. It isn't such a bad place to be considering all others. We are perfectly situated between Caucasian intelligence and Ape intelligence. I will simply continue to pretend that I am part of you, while I hate all of you so much with immense passion. You are all part of the problem. I walk the streets of Accra day in and day out, just looking for a sensible human who has my genes and looks like me, but the disappointments are so predictable. This has never been a new problem, why are we even discussing it. A civil war won't change much, only our true animal instincts will be revealed. Another coup will simply set us farther back, or like Rawlings keep us on ICE. I'll keep praying to my God, hoping he will someday listen to me and do as I request - Vanquish every living soul on this god forsaken land called Ghana!!! Please leave me to procreate the new generation of civilized Ghanaians PERIOD!
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Which people's money was used to build Accra? It is the wealth of the village people.

Which people's money was used to build Accra? It is the wealth of the village people.
Shabi 11 years ago

Obviously you are not very educated Citizen One. If you were, you would understand why as you put it, 'every freaking fuck has migrated from their village and encroached on Ga lands'.

I have heard similar daft sentiments b ...
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Obviously you are not very educated Citizen One. If you were, you would understand why as you put it, 'every freaking fuck has migrated from their village and encroached on Ga lands'.

I have heard similar daft sentiments by white racists in Europe and America being directed at recent arrivals and immigrants to their countries. Such primitive bigotry will not cure the ills of this world.

Why are you wasting your 'frigging' time walking the streets of Accra looking for a sensible human when, if you were a smart person yourself, you would be roaming the streets to figure out what you can do to alleviate (improve) the situation.
Senior citizen Br,weig Germany. 11 years ago

How much does it cost to burry dead bodies at Osu cemetry.It has been rumoured that the bereaved families pay a whooping sum of 10 million Ghana cedis before securing a grave at the cemetry which is very expensive and add mor ...
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How much does it cost to burry dead bodies at Osu cemetry.It has been rumoured that the bereaved families pay a whooping sum of 10 million Ghana cedis before securing a grave at the cemetry which is very expensive and add more to the already high cost of funerals in Ghana.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

Is the PIECE of Land called "Osu Cemetery" the ONLY FREEHOLD left ??? WHY do we ENJOY BEHAVING LIKE FOOLS and IDIOTS ???

Is the PIECE of Land called "Osu Cemetery" the ONLY FREEHOLD left ??? WHY do we ENJOY BEHAVING LIKE FOOLS and IDIOTS ???
JB Ansong 11 years ago

Were we hiding under umbrellas when God was distributing wisdom?

I live in a German city with population of 450.000 less than a sixth of that of Accra, yet we have 12 cemetries and each can be used for the 100 years, but i ...
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Were we hiding under umbrellas when God was distributing wisdom?

I live in a German city with population of 450.000 less than a sixth of that of Accra, yet we have 12 cemetries and each can be used for the 100 years, but in Ghana, no. Accra with a population of over 3 million has 3 cemetries: Awudome, Osu and Mile 7.

Do we need experts from Europe or America to tell us that we need more cemetries?

God was very generous to give us brains free of charge, so let us make good use of it.

Think, plan and do that again Mother Ghana.
KO-O- OH 11 years ago

Couldn't agree more with u. sometimes u wonder where are our leaders brains are. This situation does not require much thiking to know that we need more cemeteries. If we can not solve this mini issue then I wonder what are ou ...
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Couldn't agree more with u. sometimes u wonder where are our leaders brains are. This situation does not require much thiking to know that we need more cemeteries. If we can not solve this mini issue then I wonder what are our leaders thinking of, not to talk about development.
Pedro 11 years ago

It is true, I cannot find the grave of my own dead brother buried 10 years ago. Another grave have been put at its place.

It is true, I cannot find the grave of my own dead brother buried 10 years ago. Another grave have been put at its place.

O.Danso 11 years ago

Please respect the dead

Please respect the dead
Shame on Government 11 years ago

I can't Find the grave of my mother and brother.

I can't Find the grave of my mother and brother.
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Dr Simpson Anim Boateng, when was the last time you visited the OSU cemetry?
My late sister's graveyard has been vandalised twice before it was was destroyed in december 2013. Now we have top engage some of this guys who roa ...
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Dr Simpson Anim Boateng, when was the last time you visited the OSU cemetry?
My late sister's graveyard has been vandalised twice before it was was destroyed in december 2013. Now we have top engage some of this guys who roam about at the cemetry to get it redone again. Is it not a shame that the final resting place has become the next highest bidder? The military cemetry adjacent is always well kept. Why can't we done the same for all cemetries?

Go to Awodome Kaneshie cemetry and you will find wayside fitters doing their work in front of the cemetry. You will find all sorts of hustlers vandalising graveyards for money. After all this disgracing act we call ourselves god fearing people - What a Joke!
CHARLES KOFI,AFRICA 11 years ago

THIS STUPID SIMPSON ANIM BOATENG SHOULD BE SACKED IMMEDIATELY FOR LYING TO THE PUBLIC.AMA NOT ALLOWING THE ACT IS DIFFERENT FROM PEOPLE ACTUATING THE ACT.
HE DOES NOT EVEN UNDERSTAND THE ENGLISH HE USED.

THIS STUPID SIMPSON ANIM BOATENG SHOULD BE SACKED IMMEDIATELY FOR LYING TO THE PUBLIC.AMA NOT ALLOWING THE ACT IS DIFFERENT FROM PEOPLE ACTUATING THE ACT.
HE DOES NOT EVEN UNDERSTAND THE ENGLISH HE USED.
Shabi 11 years ago

As for the cliche God-fearing people that Ghanaians love to spew out, forget about it. I think we should change it to God-fooling people.

However what annoys me even more fr the mess at the cemetery is for people like Dr ...
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As for the cliche God-fearing people that Ghanaians love to spew out, forget about it. I think we should change it to God-fooling people.

However what annoys me even more fr the mess at the cemetery is for people like Dr Simpson Anim Boateng, to have the courage to come out in public to make sentiment in favour of his utter incompetence. Vanderpuiye obviously has not been to the Osu cemetery for over 10 years.

What goes on, on tombstones in the cemetery and the graves of our dearly departed at the Osu cemetary, defies expression.
NPP 11 years ago

If the head of the city does not act better remove him as its becoming unhealthy the burial issues in the Osu cemetery or you want the 'Abongo' boys to take action ?????

If the head of the city does not act better remove him as its becoming unhealthy the burial issues in the Osu cemetery or you want the 'Abongo' boys to take action ?????
KO-O- OH 11 years ago

Both NDC And NPP GOVERNMENT'S have have failed on this issue of Cemetery. Even a JSS student knew that is of paramount important to to have more cemeteries when population increases bt its so sad that this issue has to be he ...
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Both NDC And NPP GOVERNMENT'S have have failed on this issue of Cemetery. Even a JSS student knew that is of paramount important to to have more cemeteries when population increases bt its so sad that this issue has to be head lined on the news. So this clearly shows how selfish are our leaders cos knew without a doubt that if they die their burial places wont be such an headache for their families. There is a need for us as Ghanaians not to be blind when it comes to putting the national interest at the forefront ,meaning above any other Party if that the case is.
Gandalf 11 years ago

Please close this cemetary. It has served us well and we need to move on. our relatives are now exposed not long after burial. All families must now create burial sites in their villages and send their dead there. over there, ...
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Please close this cemetary. It has served us well and we need to move on. our relatives are now exposed not long after burial. All families must now create burial sites in their villages and send their dead there. over there, they will get 6 feet but here, it is now 4 feet [2 feet underground and 2 feet above ground using blocks]. AMA must not allow this to continue.
Salamatu 11 years ago

Where are the thinking minds at AMA? If the cemetary is at full capacity, simply find another piece of land for burial purposes. We have plenty of land in Ghana. We should not repeat what was done at Mile 7 or 11 near Weij ...
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Where are the thinking minds at AMA? If the cemetary is at full capacity, simply find another piece of land for burial purposes. We have plenty of land in Ghana. We should not repeat what was done at Mile 7 or 11 near Weija. When I teenager, that whole place was a cemetary. Now the cemetary is gone and houses have cropped up everywhere. Ghana needs thinkers and not jokers. This should be a no brainer. Find land somewhere and relocate the Osu Cemetary. We also need to encourage crematoriums. Wake Up Nee Vanderpuye or whatever his name is. FOOLS!!!!
John 11 years ago

Adopt cremation period.

Adopt cremation period.

NANA SAKA 11 years ago

do you need blood money not jokes money snake vomiting money belt producing money? accident m,oney you buys plenty cars when the money comes each year one car got accident
we many types of it and marry to maame water for go ...
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do you need blood money not jokes money snake vomiting money belt producing money? accident m,oney you buys plenty cars when the money comes each year one car got accident
we many types of it and marry to maame water for good omney jiong occult for money this benin spritualist in ghana for just one mouth called him blood money 0506416451
HABLUTA SENYO 11 years ago

TELL ME SOME THING ARE THE DEAD PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A VILLAGE

TELL ME SOME THING ARE THE DEAD PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A VILLAGE
Kodiaber 11 years ago

There is no laws in Ghana and everyone is doing what he or she likes.The Leadership is weak and nobody is in charge.AMA does not know what their duties and this is the result.

There is no laws in Ghana and everyone is doing what he or she likes.The Leadership is weak and nobody is in charge.AMA does not know what their duties and this is the result.
Asabus 11 years ago

This is no rumour. I go to osu on a yearly basis to tend my late sisters grave. In 2012 much to my horror i realised her grave had been emptied... Another grave had been dug on top of where she had rested peacefully for 33 ye ...
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This is no rumour. I go to osu on a yearly basis to tend my late sisters grave. In 2012 much to my horror i realised her grave had been emptied... Another grave had been dug on top of where she had rested peacefully for 33 years.. And obviously her remains removed and disposed off by someone. What was even more distressful was the very people in charge there had advised me to redo the grave in 2003 with terrazzo to ensure it was not removed. So as far as i am concerned it is no rumour... It is happening. In the uk they leave the body for 100 years before removal to a mass grave. Cremation is the best way forward....
Nii 11 years ago

Is the Osu cemetery for people of Osu or Ghana?Is it a national cemetery?The AMA must build a new cemetery for the new migrants from other region to allow the dead folks from Osu to Rest in Peace.

Is the Osu cemetery for people of Osu or Ghana?Is it a national cemetery?The AMA must build a new cemetery for the new migrants from other region to allow the dead folks from Osu to Rest in Peace.
JB Ansong 11 years ago

There MUST be a defined, PUBLICIZED period for all graves, so that relatives know and understand it.

In a town I lived before, it was 25 years, after that the remains would be removed. Within that 25 yeras, if the familiy ...
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There MUST be a defined, PUBLICIZED period for all graves, so that relatives know and understand it.

In a town I lived before, it was 25 years, after that the remains would be removed. Within that 25 yeras, if the familiy relatives do not regularly maintin the grave and allow bush to consume it, they will receive some grace period (two weeks) to clear there. Should they refuse, the grave will be dug, remains removed and space reserved.

We need regulations and these must be enforced and respected too. Otherwise the confusion will always be "basaa"

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