The relatives of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba, have rejected a widely circulated funeral date of December 13, 2025, labeling it unauthorized, misleading, and not representative of any family consensus.
In a statement released on Monday, November 24, several family members, including Daddy Lumba’s sister, criticized Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu and the disbanded funeral committee for putting up billboards and disseminating public notices without proper authorization.
The family asserts that the suggested date was never agreed upon and is unfeasible due to various unresolved matters, such as:
– Ongoing autopsy procedures and investigations in both Ghana and Germany
– Children overseas preparing for significant examinations
– Family members needing sufficient notice to request leave
– International mourners requiring time to arrange travel
The statement further accuses Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu of unlawfully withdrawing GHS 200,000 from a CalBank account, despite a court order prohibiting him from conducting financial transactions.
Additionally, the family pointed out violations of mediation agreements that led to the dissolution of the previous funeral committee and barred unilateral decisions.
Characterizing the effort to establish a December burial as “suspicious,” the family maintains that no funeral date has been sanctioned.
They are calling on the public, traditional leaders, and the media to disregard all unauthorized announcements.
The family reaffirmed their dedication to organizing a dignified and well-structured funeral while supporting a transparent investigation into all related issues.
