The Kumasi High Court has adjourned to October 28, 2025, the case involving Akosua Serwaa, who claims to be the lawful wife of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba and seeking to be recognised as his sole surviving spouse with exclusive rights to perform widowhood rites at his funeral.

Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, and his final funeral rites have been scheduled for December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

However, the planned ceremony faces uncertainty due to the ongoing legal tussle.

The suit, filed by Akosua Serwaa, names Kofi Owusu Fosu, head of Lumba’s extended family, and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as “Odo Broni,” as defendants.

She is challenging what she describes as attempts by the family to sideline her and allow another woman to assume the role of widow.

At Thursday’s hearing, lawyers for the defendants informed the court that they had filed a motion questioning the plaintiff’s legal capacity to initiate the case.

However, the presiding judge, Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur, declined to hear the objection, explaining that it was not properly before the court.

The plaintiff’s counsel, William Kusi, argued that the day’s business was to move an application for an injunction rather than address procedural challenges. After hearing arguments from both sides, Justice Smith Arthur adjourned proceedings and encouraged the parties to settle the dispute amicably, noting that the case would receive priority attention if it proceeds.

Lawyers for the defendants also disclosed that they had filed a conditional appearance, pending the determination of the substantive matter.

The court instructed all parties to file their respective responses within 14 days.

Speaking after the proceedings, lawyer William Kusi said he was hopeful the case would not drag on until December, stressing that any delay could disrupt the funeral arrangements.

“We’re committed to protecting the integrity of Lumba and ensuring the funeral date remains unchanged,” he said.

Akosua Serwaa is asking the court to restrain Odo Broni from presenting herself publicly as the surviving wife of the late musician.

She maintains that she was legally married to Daddy Lumba at the time of his death and was not consulted when the family announced the funeral date, which she only learned about through social media.

She alleges that after Lumba’s passing, Odo Broni surfaced, claiming to have been married to him and to share children with the late artist.

Akosua Serwaa contends that these claims are false, insisting that her marriage to Lumba was still valid and binding until his death.

She further claims that the family head, Kofi Owusu Fosu, told her she would not be permitted to perform widowhood rites, a role traditionally reserved for a lawful spouse. Akosua Serwaa argues that

Without court intervention, she will be unlawfully deprived of her rightful status as the legally recognised wife of the late highlife legend.