The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has applauded the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) for what he termed a swift and responsible reaction to issues related to activities at the Osu Cemetery.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Korle Klottey, Alfred Allotey Gaisie, has declared a two-month suspension of all burials at the cemetery in response to reports of grave desecration and purported illegal and unethical burial practices.
This moratorium, which is effective immediately, aims to facilitate a thorough assessment, audit, and reorganisation of the cemetery’s management.
In an interview on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mr. Ashigbey encouraged the Assembly to utilise the suspension period to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the cemetery’s layout and management systems, including the implementation of modern technology to enhance planning and record-keeping.
“There is technology that is available to be able to do a mapping and get the coordinates done properly. Every cemetery is an exhaustive place, so we need to plan it properly to ensure that if it is full and you have to relocate, then you do that,” he remarked.
He further noted that the two-month moratorium announced by the MCE presents a vital opportunity to tackle persistent issues at the cemetery.
“Once the MCE has given this two-month moratorium, they will use that opportunity to be able to do all of that well,” Mr. Ashigbey expressed.
The suspension of burials at the Osu Cemetery comes in light of public concerns regarding alleged grave desecration and unauthorised burial activities, leading to demands for stricter oversight and improved management of the historic burial site.
The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly has assured the public that additional updates will be shared following the completion of the assessment and restructuring process.
