Daddy Lumba’s family rejects claims of two widows performing funeral rites

The family of Daddy Lumba has sharply condemned media reports suggesting that two women will jointly perform widowhood rites at the musician’s funeral.

According to a family press statement, rumors broadcast on Peace FM about dual widowhood were “entirely false, misleading, and without any factual or legal basis.”

The statement revealed that during a family meeting held on October 24 and chaired by Nana Osei Kwame Kyeretwie, representatives of Ms Priscilla Ofori Atta, who has publicly claimed widow status, were asked to present evidence.

However, “neither Ms Ofori Atta’s lawyer nor Abusuapainii Kofi Owusu could present any evidence or marriage certificate to substantiate her claim.”

The family maintains that widowhood rites cannot be performed by someone who has “no valid marriage recognized by law.”

They further declared:

“We are not going to change the law just for Ms Priscilla Ofori Atta. Neither Ghana nor Germany will bend their legal standards to favor an individual without lawful standing.”

Reiterating a plea for truth and respect, they called on the public to “disregard any misinformation or unauthorized claims” that could undermine the dignity of their late family member.