Daddy Lumba's Funeral Injuncted by Ernestina Fosuh and Other Family Members
- Daddy Lumba's funeral has been postponed following a court injunction from his immediate family over planning disputes
- The Accra High Court ruled that Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu must consult relatives for funeral arrangements moving forward
- The funeral of the legendary musician, who passed away on July 26, 2025, and was initially scheduled for December 13
An injunction has been granted regarding the final funeral rites for Daddy Lumba, which were initially scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025.
The injunction follows a lawsuit brought before the Accra High Court by the late legend's elder sister, Ernestina Fosu, and other immediate family members.
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Ernestina Fosu and her family sought to restrain Daddy Lumba's family head, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, from organising the late musician's funeral as scheduled.
Their grievances stemmed from the immediate family's claim that Abusuapanin had sidelined them from organising the final rites for the musician, who passed away on July 26, 2025.
The court heard the case on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and adjourned to Friday, December 12, for a ruling, where it granted that Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu cannot go ahead with the funeral.
The injunction also barred the third respondent, Transitions Funeral Home, from releasing the highlife legend's body until the substantive matter had been resolved.
Court's reasons for injuncting Daddy Lumba's funeral
According to Citi FM, the presiding judge noted that affidavits presented to the court suggest that the deceased's immediate family members had been sidelined in the funeral planning process.
After careful examination of the case's merits, the judge acknowledged the additional funeral expenses the delay might bring, but maintained that due process and proper family participation were also important.
While the court recognised the traditional authority of the family head to oversee funeral preparations, it established limits, emphasising that such authority cannot be exercised unilaterally but in consultation with immediate family members.
See Citi FM's Instagram post below:
Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, the first respondent, has subsequently been directed to organise a stakeholder meeting within the next three weeks to reach a consensus on a new burial date that accommodates all parties.
It further ordered that all funds raised for the funeral be separated from accounts belonging to the Daddy Lumba Memorial Foundation, with the applicants were instructed to file an affidavit with the court registrar.
Following the court's ruling, Ernestina Fosu and the other immediate family members of Daddy Lumba were spotted jubilating.
Watch the Instagram video below:
Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu was not present in court and was represented by another family member.
It is not known how he is going to take the ruling, as preparations were underway in earnest at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi since Thursday night (December 12, 2025).
Otumfuo speaks on Daddy Lumba's funeral
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Asantehene had disassociated himself from the funeral arrangements of the late Daddy Lumba.
Speaking on the matter, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II reportedly told the late singer's family to rather involve the traditional ruler from their hometown.
The reported remarks by the Asante monarch on Daddy Lumba's funeral preparations and his orders to the family stirred mixed reactions.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
