In the ongoing dispute over the burial arrangements of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba, the Abusuapanyin (family head) has reportedly changed his stance after court documents showed that the late musician did not file a will before his death. This finding has become a key point in the legal battle over who has the authority to manage funeral plans and rites.
The controversy began as different family members clashed over burial rights and funeral preparations for Daddy Lumba, who died in 2025. A court-sighted document revealed that no valid will belonging to him was on record at the Probate and Administration Division, meaning his final wishes were not formally documented before his passing. This legal gap has fuelled disagreement among relatives and customary authorities about who should lead the funeral process.
The Abusuapanyin’s “u-turn” comes amid mounting pressure from other family members, legal counsel, and public scrutiny regarding the proper application of customary and civil law in the absence of a will. The ruling that there is no registered will has heightened calls for clarity on funeral leadership and the rights of surviving family members during such disputes.
Public interest remains high as the family works toward concluding the legal matters and proceeding with funeral rites in a manner that respects cultural tradition and the late musician’s legacy.
