Akosua Serwaa Fosu, the plaintiff in the Kumasi High Court widowhood case involving late musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, surprised the defendants by presenting photographs of her civil marriage to the late singer in 2004 in Bornheim, Germany.
During proceedings on Monday, November 24, 2025, counsel for Akosua Serwaa, William Kusi, sought the court’s permission to have Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, the first defendant and head of the Ekuona family at Parkoso, identify the late musician in the photographs.
The defense lawyers immediately objected, describing the exhibits as “surprises.”
The objection was based on the claim that the timing and context of the photos were unclear, and the defendants had not been given the chance to cross-examine on the exhibits beforehand. Counsel for the second defendant, Priscilla Ofori, Kwasi Mensah Nyarko, also objected to their admission.
When questioned by the presiding judge, Justice Dorinda Smith-Arthur, William Kusi explained that the photographs were part of the marriage certificate and other documents obtained from Germany.
He noted that the exhibits arrived late, which delayed their filing in court. Despite the objections, the judge admitted the photos as evidence.
During cross-examination, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu identified some of the photographs but stated he was not present when they were taken. He also addressed queries about Odo Broni’s marriage ring in the photos, explaining that rings are normally worn on the fourth finger of the left hand.
Counsel for the plaintiff pressed further, questioning details about the photographs, including whether the images could have been photoshopped. Abusuapanin insisted he could not confirm their authenticity, as he was not present at the time the photos were taken.
The case continues, with the court expected to deliver its ruling on Friday, November 28, 2025.
This development adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing dispute over the late musician’s marital status and rightful heirs.
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