Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur of the Kumasi High Court has adjourned the case involving Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni to 28th October 2025.
This follows after both parties made an appearance at the court today as Akosua Serwaa is seeking a declaration as the only surviving spouse and the sole individual entitled to perform widowhood rites at his funeral scheduled for December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
The planned funeral could be affected by the legal challenge filed by Akosua Serwaa against Kofi Owusu Fosu, head of Lumba’s external family, and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as “Odo Broni,” regarding the organisation of the funeral and matters relating to the musician’s death.
During the proceedings, lawyers for the defendants informed the court that they had filed to challenge the applicant’s capacity to bring the matter before the court.
However, the judge declined to hear the objection, stating that the issue was not before the court.
She, however, emphasised that the case would be given priority if it proceeds.Counsel for the defendants notified the court that they had filed a conditional appearance motion pending the hearing of the substantive case.The court agreed and directed all parties to file their responses within 14 days, after which the case was adjourned.
