A Kumasi High Court is set to rule on a highly contested case involving close associates of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, over who has the right to perform widowhood rites at his funeral.
The plaintiff, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, is asking the court to declare her the only surviving wife of the late musician and to grant her the exclusive right to perform all widowhood rites.
She is also seeking an order restraining Odo Broni, whom she accuses of falsely presenting herself as the musician’s wife.
The other defendants in the suit include Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, head of the Ekuona family at Parkoso in Kumasi, and Transitions Funeral Home in Accra.
So far, four witnesses have testified: the legal attorney for Akosua Serwaa Fosuh; Ernestina Fosuh, sister of the late musician; Osei Sarfo Kantanka, an expert in Akan traditions from the Manhyia Palace; and Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu of the Parkoso Ekuona family.
At least two more defence witnesses are expected to take the stand as the hearing continues today, Monday, November 24, 2025.
Although the trial judge, Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith-Arthur, had previously scheduled judgment for November 25, 2025, she has now set Friday, November 28, 2025, as the new date.
She has also directed both parties to file their written addresses by Wednesday, meaning all arguments must be concluded by Tuesday.
If this timeline holds, the court will have handled this tense and complex case in less than two weeks.
Justice Smith-Arthur has drawn attention for running a lively courtroom—firm, decisive, and often light-hearted—earning praise from lawyers on all sides.
“If all cases in Ghana can be done in this manner, that would be highly efficient,” said Lawyer Osei Owusu, counsel for Odo Broni.
“It is commendable,” added Dominic Kwadwo Osei, counsel for Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu.
Proceedings continue this morning, with counsel for Akosua Serwaa Fosuh set to resume the cross-examination of Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu.
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