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Daddy Lumba’s one week observance scheduled for August 30- Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta
The Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta has announced that the one week observance for the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, will be held in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
This follows the official announcement of his passing to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace.
A representative of the family disclosed that the final funeral rites will take place in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. The specific venue, however, will be announced later.
The family explained that the decision to hold the funeral in Kumasi is in line with Daddy Lumba’s royal roots.
“It is only fitting that his final farewell be held in his hometown, where his ancestral lineage lies,” the family stated.
They added that preparations are underway to officially inform the Ga Mantse and the Ga Traditional Council, in recognition of the many years Daddy Lumba spent in Accra and the large fan base he built there.
Acknowledging his lasting legacy and global influence, the family called on fans and mourners to observe the commemorations with dignity.
“We humbly ask that all who attend conduct themselves in a manner that honours his memory and ensures a peaceful celebration befitting of the legend he was,” the spokesperson said.
The family expressed deep appreciation to Ghanaians at home and abroad for the outpouring of love and support since news of his death was made public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
