We were both German citizens — Akosua Serwaa reveals why Abusuapayin has no power over Lumba’s funeral arrangement

The widow of late Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, known widely as Daddy Lumba, has told the Kumasi High Court that her husband renounced his Ghanaian citizenship and was officially recognized as a German national before his death.

Through her counsel, Mr. William Kusi, Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh wrote, “My late husband and I are both German citizens.

He applied for German citizenship in 2000 and, after fulfilling all requirements, surrendered his Ghanaian passport and received a Certificate of Renunciation in 2002.”

She said the process followed all legal procedures under the Ghana Nationality Act of 1971. “A copy of this certificate, as well as his German passport, has been attached for the Court’s inspection and verification,” she added.

According to the widow, the move to seek judicial clarification is aimed at ensuring fairness in the handling of her husband’s estate and funeral under both Ghanaian and German jurisdictions.

“I am seeking the Court’s direction to determine the applicable rights under both countries’ laws,” she explained.

Legal sources indicate that the case could set a significant precedent for Ghanaians who have acquired foreign citizenship but retain family and property ties in Ghana.