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Court dismisses Serwaa Fosuh’s injunction against Daddy Lumba’s funeral
Kumasi High Court has dismissed an injunction application filed by Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, who is reported to be an alleged partner of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba.
Serwaa Fosuh had gone to court seeking to stop the musician’s family from proceeding with his funeral arrangements.
She claimed that certain key decisions regarding the burial had been taken without her involvement.
On Tuesday, the court threw out her application, ruling that there were no legal grounds to halt the funeral.
The decision gives the Lumba family the full right to continue with burial plans under the guidance of the Abusua Panin (family head).
Lawyers for the family argued that the injunction was without merit and intended to delay the funeral.
After hearing submissions from both sides, the court dismissed the case and affirmed the family’s authority to manage the funeral.
Speaking to journalists after the ruling, one of the family’s lawyers said, “We made our superior submissions in court, and the judge agreed with our position. As it stands now, there is absolutely no injunction on the body of Daddy Lumba.”
He added that the family now has full authority to determine the type of burial and assign roles as they see fit.
With the legal challenge out of the way, preparations for Daddy Lumba’s final farewell are expected to continue in the coming days.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
