Anambra Assembly Denies New Burial Law Claims

The Anambra State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Franklin Osankwa, issued a press statement on Monday denying claims circulating on social media about the introduction of a new burial law. This alleged legislation purportedly aimed to outlaw lavish burial parties and ban the presentation of items such as cows and goats as condolence gifts.

Osankwa clarified that no bill regarding this matter has been introduced or debated in the current assembly. He stated that the eighth Anambra State House of Assembly has not passed any new burial law and that the claims are false and misleading.

The assembly urged the public to disregard these sensational reports, which they deemed irresponsible and a gross misrepresentation of facts. They reaffirmed their commitment to transparency and citizen engagement, emphasizing that any legitimate legislative information should come from official government channels.