The 27-year old widow and the two children of the late Major Maxwell Mahama would have to vacate their bungalow at Burma Camp after the burial of their husband and father.
This, according to People’s National Convention (PNC) Chairman, Bernard Mornah forms part of the arrangements in the military after a soldier dies in the course of duty.
“The family was being accommodated at Burma Camp because their husband and father was a serving military man but now that he is no more, the family would have to vacate the residence after the funeral…,” Bernard Mornah said.
Major Mahama was lynched by some residents of Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region after they mistook him for an armed robber. Videos and pictures of the gruesome murder of the later Major Maxwell Mahama went viral on social and mainstream media with the country condemning his ‘killers’. More than forty persons including six females have so far being arrested in connection with the murder and have been remanded into prison custodies in Accra and Cape Coast.
The former Military Captain who was promoted to the rank of Major by President Akufo-Addo during his visit to the widow and the dejected family is set to be buried on Friday, 9th July, 2017.
Bernard Mornah speaking on Adom FM Thursday said that the family would have to vacate the bungalow after the burial of the deceased. The reason, he said, is that a different soldier will have to occupy the bungalow since the family would not qualify for residence again because Maxwell Mahama is no longer a soldier.
As a solution, Bernard Mornah suggested that some part of the Trust Fund set up for the family should be used to acquire accommodation to resettle the family.
“Maxwell Mahama’s family will no longer be entertained at Burma Camp after the burial because he is no longer a soldier…it would therefore be logical that part of the money will be used to acquire a place of residence for them and the rest go into investment, a place for them to lay their head is an immediate need…,” he suggested.
The PNC National Chairman also entreated those who made a promise to care for the family to make good their promises as the society is noted for neglecting the family of the deceased after final funeral rites are performed.
“I hope the pledges to take care of the families would be backed by works and not mere rhetoric…,” he said.
Source: adomonline.com
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It's too early to discuss where the family go from here when the man is not even buried. NPP under President Akuffo-Addo will always do the right thing for this young family. I am certain a place had already been thought out for this young widow and her young children. Please, stop the politics in such a sad news.
But why should we publish just anything? If you do not have stories to publish I can give you 1000. Who is thinking that the family will remain in the barracks forever? It is obvious that since the man is no longer in the service they will vacate. Or are they being asked to vacate today tomorrow?
I think part of his statement is misleading though, but in all he's trying to say that the wife has to be comfortably accommodated outside the camp. he's drawing our attention to their shelter as well. is a good point.
Mornah, Why are u talking about this at this time....You dont have to remind her about it. The wife aleady knows it. Keep your ***barred word*** mouth to yourself....you are such a bad nut in d society
Massa is that all you can say. who said the man is still a soldier, the law is the same everywhere but you are given time to leave not immediately after the burial. you just full of mischief? throwing dust and ignorance around.
i think it will be good for the woman. otherwise the memories will be too much. they should just find her an accomodation
Monarh without a heart I don't think this is the right time to say this. Yes indeed the law is there but looking at the way that the soldier died the wife and the children are not going to be thrown out of the house. please the soldier's are human being like your self who all your senses are working, rules and regulations are there alright but there are so many ways to manage it. Mr. Monarh let the sleeping dog be
This guy is just a nuisance in Ghana...why must you say this at this time.are you trying to inflict pain on the wife or what.its very unnecessary to say this.if I were the widow u would leave this country so she does get to hear or see anything that would remind her of her husband.she should leave the country for a period of time so she can heal completely.
Mornah, this is good. Their accommodation should be the utmost and the others should follow suite. All pledges should also be redeemed to aid the young family.
Is this necessary to say at this time?? Please at times silent is golden ur a grown man and u should be measured in ur utterances