Tensions surrounding the funeral arrangements of the late Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, intensified on Thursday, October 16, 2025, as his widow and elder sister continued their legal bid to get justice.
At a court sitting, the petitioners, represented by Counsel William Kusi, pursued their case to affirm who lawfully controls the custody and burial plans of the late musician. The case, which has attracted national attention, was initiated by Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh, the widow, and Ms. Ernestina Fosuh, the deceased’s elder sister.
In a statement issued after the hearing, they expressed gratitude to supporters who have stood by them during what they described as a deeply painful and emotionally draining period. “We remain grateful for the love, encouragement, and prayers extended to us,” the statement noted.
The dispute centers on who has the rightful authority to oversee the funeral and final resting place of the celebrated highlife legend. The Fosuh family insists that until the court gives its final ruling, no individual or group, including Mr. Kofi Owusu, the Abusua Panyin (family head), has the legal right to remove or claim the body from Transition Funeral Home in Haatso, Accra. The statement warned that any attempt to do so would breach court orders and could invite serious legal consequences.
During the previous hearing, Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur cautioned the defendant, Mr. Owusu, against any attempts to deliberately stall proceedings, emphasizing that unnecessary delays would attract cost sanctions. Observers say the judge’s remarks reflect the court’s determination to ensure a fair and timely resolution.
The court is expected to decide on October 28, 2025, whether Mrs. Fosuh, as the lawful spouse, has the locus standi—the legal standing—to act on behalf of her late husband in this matter.
Mrs. Fosuh expressed her faith in the judicial process, saying, “I trust the court and the justice system. My only wish is that my husband is laid to rest with the dignity and respect he deserves — according to the law.”
Her sister-in-law, Ms. Ernestina Fosuh, echoed the sentiment, noting that the case goes beyond their personal loss. “We are confident that truth and justice will prevail. This case is not only about our brother but also about protecting the rights of women and lawful spouses in Ghana. We believe that through the courts, fairness and respect for the deceased will be upheld.”
They emphasized that they remain hopeful that justice will honor the legacy of the late musician and set a precedent for the protection of widows’ rights across Ghana.
