The Kumasi High Court Five has adjourned to October 28, 2025, a case filed by Madam Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, who claims to be the legal wife of the late highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
The adjournment follows a process filed by the first defendant, Abusua Panin Kofi Owusu, challenging the capacity of Madam Akosua Serwaa as the lawful wife of the deceased.
The Presiding Judge, Her Ladyship Dorinda Arthur, postponed proceedings to allow the court to first determine the issue of the plaintiff’s legal standing before considering the substantive matter.
Additionally, the second and third defendants, Ms Priscilla Ofori (Odo Broni) and the Transitions Funeral Home (Enterprise Funeral Services) filed a conditional appearance motion, which permitted 14 days to gather the necessary documents and proofs.
As a result, the application for an injunction against the first, second, and third defendants was withheld until the process filed to challenge the plaintiff’s capacity has been addressed.
However, Her Ladyship Arthur advised the parties to explore the possibility of settling the case out of court, recommending Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Mr. Henry B A Baidoo, a member of the plaintiff’s legal team, said they were ready to settle the case out of court.
He blamed Abusua Panyin Fosu for allowing the plaintiff to drag the case to the court when the issue could have been settled amicably.
Madam Akosua Serwaa, on October 2, 2025, filed a lawsuit against Abusua Panyin Kofi Owusu, Priscilla Ofori, and the Transitions Funeral Home for downplaying her capacity as the legal wife of Daddy Lumba.
The lawsuit gave an eight-day ultimatum for the defendants to cause an appearance after being served the writ.
The celebrated musician, born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, died on July 26, 2025.
His family has since announced that his final funeral rites will take place on December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, but those plans could change following the legal battle over the widowhood rights.
