Akosua Serwaa’s Lawyer Alleges Threats and Considers Withdrawing From Case
- Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer, William Kusi, shared that he has faced serious threats, including attempted blackmail and death threats against his wife, since taking up the case
- He described the court ruling as absurd and unspeakable, questioning how a reasoned judgment could be altered within hours with an impossible financial demand
- The lawyer warned that the case has international implications and the pressure may force him to withdraw, insisting that it could damage confidence in Ghana’s judiciary
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The lawyer for Akosua Serwaa, William Kusi, has shared an emotional and troubling account of what he says he has been going through since taking up the case of Daddy Lumba's first wife.
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Speaking on Orange FM’s Sunrise show, the lawyer shared that his decision to represent Akosua Serwaa has come at a high personal cost.
According to him, he has received several threats aimed at intimidating him into backing out of representing the late musician's first spouse.
Akosua Serwaa's lawyer lists alleged threats
One of the claims he made was that some individuals had threatened to release alleged private photos of him as a way of silencing him.
He said the situation became even more frightening when the threats extended to his family.
In his words, his wife was also threatened with death, something he described as deeply disturbing and unacceptable.
The popular lawyer stated that the experience had forced him to reflect deeply on what was happening around the case.
At a point during the interview, Kusi said he questioned whether those issuing the threats were acting out of fear, suggesting that they might know the judgment delivered in the case was problematic.
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William Kusi considers withdrawing from Serwaa case
He admitted that the pressure and safety concerns have made him think seriously about withdrawing from the case.
When the host asked him directly whether he might step aside, he responded by saying everything is possible, indicating that the option remains open.
The lawyer went on to strongly criticise the court ruling against his client, describing it as absurd and unspeakable.
He explained that after a reasoned judgment had already been delivered, all parties were allegedly called back to court a few minutes later, only for another decision to be made against his client.
Kusi said that such a sequence of events was highly unusual and expressed the view that it should not happen in a normal legal process.
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Akosua Serwaa's lawyer questions court ruling
William Kusi also questioned the practicality of the orders that followed the ruling.
He said the court demanded that an amount of GH₵2 million be raised within one and a half hours, a requirement he described as impossible.
According to him, no bank in Ghana could assemble such an amount within that short period of time.
He stated that he believes God allowed the situation to happen to vindicate him, insisting that the entire process exposed serious anomalies.
The lawyer expressed disappointment that civil society organisations did not speak up after the incident, noting that the matter goes beyond a private legal dispute.
He warned that the case carries international implications and should not be treated as just a local issue.
According to him, if the international community hears about what transpired, serious questions could be raised about the credibility of Ghana’s judiciary.
William Kusi comments on Daddy Lumba's will
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that lawyer William Kusi had gone public regarding the properties of late Ghanaian artist Daddy Lumba.
He opened up about the role his client played in securing their matrimonial home, speaking against any attempt to include it in a testament.
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on the disclosure by Kusi over the will.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
