“We Respect the Judgment but Vehemently Disagree That Akosua Serwaa Is Not the Sole Surviving Spouse of Daddy Lumba” — Lawyers
Akosua Serwaa’s Lawyers Respect Court Ruling but Plan to Meet Client to Discuss Next Steps in Daddy Lumba Widowhood Case
- The Kumasi High Court ruled that both Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni are surviving wives of Daddy Lumba
- Akosua Serwaa’s legal team says they respect the judgment but vehemently disagree with the ruling
- The lawyers plan to meet Akosua Serwaa to determine the next course of action following the court decision
Lawyers representing Akosua Serwaa Fosuh have stated that while they respect the ruling of the Kumasi High Court, they strongly disagree with the court’s decision that she is not the sole surviving spouse of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
George Oppong, one of the lawyers for Akosua Serwaa, said they will meet her to discuss the next course of action
The statement comes after the Kumasi High Court, presided over by Justice Dorinda Smith-Arthur, ruled that both Akosua Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori (popularly known as Odo Broni) should be recognised as surviving wives of the musician.
The decision followed a dispute over who was lawfully entitled to perform widowhood rites after Daddy Lumba’s passing.
During proceedings on Friday, November 28, the court acknowledged that Akosua Serwaa was customarily married to the late musician.
However, the judge rejected a German marriage certificate she presented as evidence of a civil marriage, noting that it was an extract rather than an original certificate.
At the same time, the court confirmed that Odo Broni was also customarily married to Daddy Lumba.
Justice Smith-Arthur directed that both women should be recognised by the Abusuapanyin in the performance of widowhood rites and emphasised that there should be no obstruction to the removal and burial of the late musician.
The court also dismissed Akosua Serwaa’s injunction application, which sought to block funeral arrangements in favour of the extended family, reiterating that under Ghanaian customary law, the deceased’s matrilineal family has authority over burial rites.
Speaking on behalf of Akosua Serwaa, Lawyer George Oppong said, “While we respect the court’s judgment, we vehemently disagree that our client is not the sole surviving spouse of Daddy Lumba. We maintain that her rights and status should be fully recognised.”
The ruling settles a high-profile family dispute but leaves lingering debates about customary marriages, civil documentation, and widowhood rights in Ghanaian society.
