The family of the late Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has expressed strong frustration over what they describe as growing disorder surrounding preparations for his funeral.
In a statement issued on November 24, the family said they were shocked to see billboards and public notices announcing a December funeral date that was never approved. According to them, the date was only proposed in discussions with Nananom and had not been confirmed by either the Abusuapanyin or the newly constituted committee.
The family described the premature announcement as insensitive, noting they are still grieving while dealing with ongoing legal and logistical issues. They explained that several of Lumba’s children abroad are preparing for important academic exams, making a December funeral impractical. Investigations and autopsy procedures in both Ghana and Germany are also still ongoing, with conflicting reports about his death yet to be resolved.
They added that immediate relatives living overseas need adequate time to obtain leave from work, and many friends and community members abroad also require proper notice to travel, given Lumba’s long-standing ties to Europe.
The family also questioned why Dadesoabahene appears to be aligning with the dissolved funeral committee, despite acknowledging that the Abusuapanyin had secretly recorded and leaked conversations to bloggers. They say the resolutions from the 3tamkɛse mediation—including dissolving the committee, continuing investigations, and halting unilateral decisions—are being ignored.
Additionally, the family accused Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu of withdrawing GHS 200,000 from CalBank despite receiving a court letter restricting him from making financial decisions. They also condemned several unauthorized billboards and public statements that contradict the agreed funeral plan.
The family is urging traditional leaders, the public, and the media to disregard all unapproved announcements and support a transparent, respectful, and unified process that honors the legacy of the late Highlife icon.
