BY Nadia Ntiamoah
A new legal twist has emerged in the ongoing controversy surrounding the legacy of late highlife icon Daddy Lumba, after lawyers moved to correct what they describe as widespread misinterpretation of a recent court ruling.
In a strongly worded statement issued on March 25, 2026, by Kulendi@Law, Maalo Chambers sought to draw a clear distinction between a court injunction on a proposed memorial event for Daddy Lumba and a separate “Celebration of Life” programme organised in honour of his first wife, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh.
No Ban On Akosua Serwaa Event
According to the statement, the Accra High Court injunction delivered on March 25 applies strictly to the planned event commemorating Daddy Lumba and does not extend to the programme celebrating Akosua Serwaa.
Lawyers emphasised that there is “no legal restraint” preventing the organisation or attendance of the Akosua Serwaa event, insisting that members of the public are free to participate “without fear of any legal repercussions.”
This clarification comes after days of confusion, with some reports suggesting that all related events had been halted by the court.
Warning Against Misrepresentation
The legal team, led by Stephen Nsiah Opoku, accused unnamed individuals and groups of deliberately distorting the scope of the court’s ruling.
They described such claims as a “calculated distortion” and urged the public and media to disregard them, stressing that the injunction should not be misapplied to unrelated programmes.
The statement further warned that any continued misrepresentation of the court’s orders could amount to contempt, with the firm signalling its readiness to pursue legal action against those responsible.
Court Injunction And Family Feud
The clarification comes amid a complex and highly publicised dispute within Daddy Lumba’s family following his death on July 26, 2025.
The conflict has involved multiple legal battles over funeral arrangements, estate control, and competing memorial events. Central to the controversy was a proposed two-day “Celebration of Life” for Daddy Lumba scheduled for March 28 and 29, 2026.
That event was halted after an injunction application filed by the family head was upheld by the court, with lawyers cautioning that proceeding with it would constitute contempt.
Parallel Events Deepen Public Confusion
However, separate plans by supporters of Akosua Serwaa to hold a distinct commemorative event in her honour created confusion over what exactly the court order covered.
