An Accra High Court has placed an injunction on the planned final funeral rites of highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, after ruling in favour of the maternal side of the Fosuh family in a dispute over the organisation of the burial.
The applicants sought to restrain the first respondent, Kofi Owusu, the family head (Abusuapanyin), from proceeding with funeral arrangements which was scheduled to take place on 13th December, 2025, without the involvement of the immediate family.
In its ruling, the court agreed that the affidavits presented showed the maternal family had been sidelined in the planning process.
Delivering the decision, the judge emphasised that while the Abusuapanyin traditionally leads funeral activities, such authority must be exercised with full consultation and inclusion of the deceased’s immediate family.
The court noted that although prolonged delays in the burial could lead to increased financial costs, the grievances raised by the applicants were legitimate and warranted judicial intervention.
The court consequently issued several directives:
- The family head is restrained from organising the burial of Daddy Lumba until the substantive case is concluded.
- Transitions Funeral Home, the third respondent, is barred from releasing the body to any party.
- The family head must convene a meeting within three weeks, bringing together all parties and stakeholders to collectively plan and set a new date for the final funeral rites.
- All funeral funds must be separated from the personal account of the late musician.
- The applicants have been ordered to meet the registrar to sign an affidavit as instructed by the court.
The ruling effectively freezes all funeral arrangements while compelling unity and collaboration among the factions in determining how the celebrated musician will be laid to rest.
The case has been adjourned to January 15, 2026.
