In an unfolding legal battle, Akosua Serwaah Fosuh, one of the wives of the late Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba, has filed an appeal following a ruling from the Kumasi High Court which deemed her marriage certificate inadmissible in court. The ruling, delivered by Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur on November 28, 2025, has prompted Madam Serwaah to seek redress from the appellate court, requesting that the previous judgment be overturned.
In her formal appeal, Madam Serwaah expressed her dissatisfaction with the High Court's decision. Her legal representatives argue that the court made significant errors in its ruling, particularly regarding the admissibility of alleged evidence related to her marriage. In their statement, they contended, “The High Court mistakenly determined that the Marriage Certificate exhibits ‘B’, ‘B1’, and ‘B2’ were not admissible as evidence. Additionally, the court misapplied Section 161 of the Evidence Act by treating it as a prerequisite for giving weight to an accepted document. Furthermore, the court's assessment favored the evidence presented by the defendants over the compelling testimony provided by the complainant.”
Madam Serwaah is urging the Appeal Court to grant her request to nullify the High Court's ruling and, instead, to issue a judgment in her favor. The parties involved in this case also include Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu Abuakwa from Kumasi, Priscilla Ofori, known in some circles as Odo Broni from Accra, and the Transitions Funeral Home, also referred to as Enterprise Funeral Services located in Haatso, Accra.
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The complexity of this case underscores the often-contentious nature of marital disputes, especially when they involve high-profile individuals. It highlights critical questions regarding the legal recognition of marriage certificates and the credibility of evidence presented in such matters. As this legal saga unfolds, it could set important precedents concerning the admissibility of documentation in disputes over marital status and the weight of evidence presented in court.
As the appeal process commences, all eyes will be on the Appeal Court to see how the case will proceed and whether Madam Serwaah will have her day in court to contest the earlier findings.
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