Despite being cautioned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a businessman Dr. Norbert has buried his late father in a white Toyota Corolla over the weekend.
Dr. Norbert had sought permission from the EPA prior to the burial, but his request was denied as it violated environmental regulations.
However, he decided to proceed with the unconventional burial as a tribute to the close bond he shared with his father.
A video shared on UTV Ghana’s official Twitter page showed the deceased laid in a reclined front passenger seat, with the car being driven into the grave located on the outskirts of town.
Man buries late father in a Toyota Corolla in Navrongo #UTVNews pic.twitter.com/2xqhCQH1MF
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) May 31, 2023
According to Alhassan Abdul Washeed, the Upper East Correspondent for UTV, Dr. Norbert, who is a medical practitioner in Navrongo, was summoned by the EPA, Kassena Nankana Municipal Assembly, and the National Security to discuss the disregard for regulations displayed through his actions. However, Dr. Norbert refused to comply with their pleas.
There are suspicions that Dr. Norbert may face repercussions, including potentially being directed to exhume his father’s grave due to the violation of rules and the authorities’ concerns.