A private legal practitioner, Samuel Kissiedu, has cautioned that any attempt by Akosua Serwaa to overturn the recent court ruling involving the late Highlife icon, Daddy Lumba, may prove unsuccessful, describing the judgment as technically robust and procedurally sound.
Speaking on Okay FM’s morning show with Nana Romeo on Monday, 1 December 2025, the lawyer said the case was laden with intricate legal considerations, including inheritance rights, succession rules, the nature of the couple’s marriage, and conflict-of-laws issues arising from reports that the marriage occurred outside Ghana.
According to him, these complexities, coupled with procedural lapses, significantly weakened the plaintiff’s case.
“This judgment is built on solid technical grounds. The issues about inheritance, succession, types of marriages, and conflict of laws were all critical. Because they are Ghanaians who allegedly married abroad, the conflict of laws became central. It is a fascinating ruling,” he explained.
Mr. Kissiedu stressed that after thoroughly reviewing the judgment, he was convinced that the plaintiff fell short largely due to legal technicalities rather than factual disputes.
“The technicalities defeated the plaintiff. I don’t know what exactly caused it—perhaps the pressure of the speedy trial—but the judge was clearly concerned about several irregularities,” he noted.
The lawyer also revealed that early concerns raised by the court about the authenticity of certain documents—particularly the marriage certificate—were never corrected by Akosua Serwaa’s legal team.
“Right from the injunction hearing, issues were raised about the marriage certificate. The judge expected that the lawyers would take steps to rectify the problems, but that didn’t happen,” he said.
He added that the plaintiff’s team could have strengthened their case by verifying and authenticating the disputed documents before the trial commenced.
Mr. Kissiedu believes the ruling serves as a valuable reminder of the importance of proper documentation and adherence to legal procedure.
“Whoever won has won, but the broader lesson is about the need for proper documentation. The judge even took time to clarify the different types of marriages under the law,” he concluded.
The case continues to generate public interest, especially given the prominence of Daddy Lumba and the legal implications surrounding marriages contracted outside Ghana.