Akosua Serwaa Fosu, the plaintiff in the ongoing widowhood dispute involving the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, surprised the defence on Monday by tendering photographs she says document their civil marriage ceremony in 2004 in Bornheim, Germany.
The unexpected submission prompted strong objections from defence lawyers, who questioned both the authenticity and timing of the evidence.
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William Kusi, counsel for the plaintiff, introduced the photos during the cross-examination of Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, the 1st defendant and head of the Ekuona family at Parkoso. Owusu confirmed that the man in the images was indeed his nephew, Daddy Lumba.
Defence lawyers Dominic Kwadwo Osei and Kwadwo Owusu objected, arguing that the plaintiff had introduced new evidence at the last minute without allowing for verification of the occasion or date.
The presiding judge, Her Ladyship Dorinda Smith Arthur, was told the photographs were recently received from Germany as part of marriage-related documents, explaining the delay.
The court admitted the images as evidence despite objections.
The session also put the spotlight on conflicting evidence from the defence. When questioned about photographs previously tendered by the defence, Owusu revealed they were provided by Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, the 2nd defendant, taken at Daddy Lumba’s residence.
On why Odo Broni appeared with a wedding ring in the images, Owusu explained that rings are traditionally worn on the fourth finger of the left hand.
However, he later admitted that one particular image of Lumba and Priscilla was not from a marriage ceremony but depicted a couple “dressed and ready to go out.”
Tensions escalated further as the plaintiff’s counsel suggested one of the defence’s photographs could have been doctored, citing inconsistencies in body proportions and similarities with other documents.
Owusu conceded he was not present when the photo was taken and acknowledged prior testimony that no pictures had been taken at the alleged ceremony at Lumba’s residence.
The case has captured national attention due to Daddy Lumba’s legacy, and the High Court is expected to deliver its judgment on Friday, November 28, determining the legally recognised spouse of the late musician and the rightful claimant to his estate.
