It is high time the powers of Death were checked and circumscribed by legal instruments. Hence, there is the need for the national legislature to enact a law to curb the powers of Death. Boyo was not afflicted by any serious illness as to warrant the exercise of the powers of Death. There must be A Bill for an Act to curb the powers of Death, to provide guidelines for the exercise of the powers of Death. After charging his children at an old age, Jacob literally invited Death to exercise his legal powers.

Source: Punch April 14, 2021 23:11 UTC