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The legal wife of the late Ghanaian highlife icon, Daddy Lumba, known in private life as Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, has issued a firm warning to the musician’s family head, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, and his associates, cautioning them against removing her husband’s body from the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso.
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In a statement dated 16 October 2025 and signed by the secretary of the Fosuh family, Akosua Serwaa insisted that the remains of her late husband must not be moved until the court concludes its ruling on the ongoing legal battle over his funeral arrangements.
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“Until the court delivers its final decision, no person or group, including Mr Kofi Owusu (the Abusuapanin) and his associates, has the lawful authority to claim or remove the body of the deceased from the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso, Accra. Any such act would constitute a breach of ongoing court proceedings and could result in serious legal repercussions,” the statement read.
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The statement, jointly issued by Akosua Serwaa and Daddy Lumba’s elder sister, Ernestina Fosuh, expressed faith in the judicial process and optimism that the outcome would set a strong legal precedent for protecting the rights of lawful spouses in similar disputes.
“The Fosuh family remains confident that the rule of law will prevail and that the dignity of the late Mr Charles Fosuh will be upheld. We also believe that this case will establish an important legal benchmark, safeguarding the rights of legitimate spouses and women facing similar challenges across Ghana,” the statement continued.
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The legal tussle stems from a case filed by Akosua Serwaa at the Kumasi High Court on 2 October 2025. In the suit, she accused the family head and other relatives of deliberately excluding her from planning her husband’s funeral.
She is seeking a court injunction to halt the ongoing funeral preparations, alongside a declaration recognising her as the only lawful wife of the late musician, thereby granting her sole rights to perform the widowhood rites.
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During the initial hearing on 16 October 2025, presided over by Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur, lawyers representing Kofi Owusu and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as “Odo Broni,” questioned Akosua Serwaa’s legal capacity to initiate the case.
However, her counsel countered their objection, arguing that the court must first address their motion for an injunction before entertaining any other challenges.
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After listening to arguments from both sides, Justice Smith Arthur adjourned the matter to 28 October 2025, directing all parties to file the required documents within the stipulated time frame. She also encouraged both parties to seek an amicable settlement.
