Ernestina Fosu, the head of the Fosu Family
The family of the late music legend, Daddy Lumba, has appeared before the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace over the dispute that has stalled the singer’s funeral arrangements.
The misunderstanding, which has divided the family, arose after Akosua Brempomaa, a sister of the deceased, invoked the Sacred Oath (Ntamkese) to suspend the funeral, insisting that the real cause of her brother’s death be investigated.
The matter was heard behind closed doors by Otumfuo, the Saamanhene, and other elders of the Asanteman Traditional Council.
Speaking after the meeting, Akosua Brempomaa revealed that the chiefs had directed both sides of the family to resolve the issue peacefully and return to the Palace by Friday with their final report.
“The chiefs have asked us to handle the matter in a civil manner and bring the outcome on Friday. We are ready to cooperate,” she said.
The family head, Kofi Owusu, refused to comment, describing the issue as a family matter under traditional consideration.
A source close to the Palace disclosed that the formal processes for the Otumfuo Ntamkese will be outlined once the family submits its resolution report.
Per Asante custom, the funeral of the celebrated highlife icon will remain on hold until a final decision is made by the Manhyia Palace on the Sacred Oath.
The case is expected to be revisited on Friday, where a conclusive determination will be made by the chiefs.
FROM David Afum, Kumasi