Daddy Lumba’s Elder Sister Speaks, Joins Akosua Serwaa To Call for Dissolution of Funeral Committee
- Daddy Lumba's sister, Ernestine Fosuh, and his German-based wife, Akosua Serwaa, have released a joint statement and some demands
- The two women responded to so-called misleading statements made by Collins Owusu Amankwah, the coordinator of the funeral committee
- Social media users who saw the press statement from Daddy Lumba's sister and his first wife shared their varied opinions on the matter
The elder sister of Daddy Lumba and his German-based first wife have responded to some comments made by Collins Owusu Amankwah, the coordinator of the funeral committee.
Ernestina Fosuh and Akosua Serwaa Fosuh described the former Member of Parliament's comments as troubling, considering the status of the person who made the remarks.
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In an interview on Accra-based UTV, Owusu Amankwah urged Akosua Serwaa to opt for an out-of-court settlement after she sued Daddy Lumba's family and his second wife, Odo Broni.
He indicated that both women would participate in the widowhood rites, as instructed by the family head.
However, Akosua Serwaa's lawyer said they would not agree to that, expressing a belief that a concubine cannot be equated to a wife.
He said both women had remarked that the former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North's argument on TV was not right.
"The widow, Mrs Akosua Serwah Fosuh and the late musician's elder sister, Ms Ernstina Fosuh, found the statements both shocking and disappointing, particularly given that they came from a former lawmaker of the Republic of Ghana, who should be expected to speak with knowledge, care and respect for the law."
Daddy Lumba's sister, first wife, make statement
The two bereaved women added that because Daddy Lumba had naturalised as a German citizen and married Akosua Serwaa under the same laws, he could not have another wife unless the union was dissolved.
The two women also accused Collins Owusu Amankwah of conspiring with the Abusuapanyin, Kofi Owusu, to decide on a funeral date without the knowledge or consent of the artist's first wife or her representative.
They added that the former MP had introduced Ebenezer Oppong as the brother of Daddy Lumba when they went to the office of the President.
They stated categorically that Daddy Lumba had no brother but did have two sisters, Ernestina and Faustina, who are both still living.
"In light of these ongoing breaches of trust and transparency, Mrs Akosua Serwaa Fosu and Ms Ernestina Fosuh are calling for the immediate dissolution of the current funeral committee of which Mr Collins Owusu Amankwah is a member.
"The family believes that this committee has acted in ways that exclude and mislead the immediate family, and therefore cannot be trusted to oversee he dignified and lawful arrangements that Mr Fosuh deserves," the statement added.
The two women said they are committed to ensuring that Daddy Lumba is honoured.
"We remain committed to ensuring that the legacy of Daddy Lumba is honoured with the respect, truth and dignity he deserves."
Reactions to Ernestina Fosuh, Akosua Serwaa's statement
YEN.com.gh has collated some social media comments below on the statement issued by Ernestina Fosuh and Akosua Serwaa.
Michael Sarfo said:
"Ah! So Lumba naturalised and became a German citizen, so where from all this noise? The first wife can instruct the German government through the embassy to send her husband’s remains back to Germany. If you guys don’t know."
Kleensl8 wrote:
"Daddy Lumba akyi paaa nie eii, he sang about this thing in one of his songs, yet they are still trying to tarnish his legacy with all this back and forth."
Marklee Nana Yeboah said:
"Polygamy is Sweet in the beginning, but the end is sour. I hope men will learn something from this."
Akua Adubea Asiamah-Vondolie wrote:
"The family head is a big problem. He's very much aware that DL never married Odo Broni."
Kofi Adams wrote:
"Wish Daddy Lumba had been giving a twinkle of an eye life back to witness the happenings of his demise, but '3nny3 yie'. The man loved peace, so peace must prevail no matter how the situation now please."
Fessi Belinda Aseye Kafui said:
"The law is still the law ✍️👏. Odo Broni don't let anyone mislead you. You don't have any legal right of DL as a wife. Calm down bcoz of ur children 🙏."
Akosua Nyantayiwaah wrote:
"This matter de3, unless our king comes in Enyaaa saaaaa he will be buried next 2 years."
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Odo Broni is Daddy Lumba's wife: lawyers
YEN.com.gh also previously reported that the lawyers for the Fosuh family had responded to Akosua Serwaa, the first wife of Daddy Lumba, after she complained about his funeral and estate matters.
A letter signed by Fati Ali-Yallah of Baba Jamal & Associates indicated Odo Broni was the recognised wife of the late music legend, with netizens thronging the comments section to share reactions.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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