Chief AnayoNwosu |
In
most pre-colonial Igbo hinterland, the responsibility of funding the funeral of
a father lies squarely on his first son. Other sons, daughters and in-laws only
lend a helping hand. This was the case if the deceased had not shared his
estate before he died; a situation that would warrant the first son to do the
sharing at a time of his choosing after the funeral of his dad. Just like our
president has been sharing political position, whatever measurement the first
son applies in sharing is not appealable. But if the first son has no capacity
to finance the funeral of his father, any of the sons who can, is encouraged to
foot the bill.