The first wife of Ghana’s highlife Legend Daddy Lumba, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh together with her sister Ernestina Fosuh on Wednesday 15th October, 2025 filled a petition with the German embassy in Ghana, Germany’s BKA, and Ghana’s CID, seeking an independent investigation into his July 26, 2025, death at the Bank hospital in Accra and the arrest of his second wife Marion ‘Odo Broni’ Awuku and manager Roman Fada for alleged negligence.

The petition highlights conflicting reports on his final days amid family disputes over his legacy and funeral arrangements scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Kumasi. The Fosu Royal Family defends Odo Broni under Ashanti customs, while Daddy Lumba’s children call for unity.

In a momentous achievement for inclusivity in Ghana’s legal profession, Juventus Duorinaah was called to the Bar on Friday October 11, 2024, becoming the country’s first deaf lawyer.

Hailing from WA in the Upper West Region, Duorinaah’s journey defies barriers, serving as a beacon for the deaf community and people with disabilities across Ghana.

Juventus Duorinaah becomes Ghana’s first deaf person to be called to the BAR

Early Life and Education

Born and raised in WA, Duorinaah began his schooling at the WA School for the Deaf before advancing to the Senior High Technical School for the Deaf (SHTSD), where he graduated in 2007 after passing his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Undeterred by challenges, he pursued higher education at the University of Ghana (UG), earning a First Class Honours degree in Sociology and Political Science.

To deepen his expertise, Duorinaah studied abroad at Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics in the United Kingdom, obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law.

Upon returning to Ghana, he completed another LLM at UG before tackling the rigorous six-year Professional Law Course at the Ghana School of Law. The institution provided crucial support, fully funding a sign language interpreter throughout his studies to ensure accessibility.http://www.blackenterprise.com

Call to the Bar and Historic Milestone

Duorinaah was among 777 new lawyers sworn in by the General Legal Council of Ghana during a ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre on October 11, 2024.

His success marks a pivotal step forward, challenging stereotypes about deafness and highlighting the need for inclusive education and professional opportunities.

As Director of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf, he has long advocated for greater societal inclusion of deaf individuals, and this accomplishment amplifies his voice in legal advocacy.

Future Aspirations

Reflecting on his milestone, Duorinaah described it as “like a dream,” emphasizing his commitment to empowering the deaf community.

He aspires to become a judge, focusing on enhancing justice delivery and educating deaf Ghanaians about their rights. Currently, he mentors young deaf students pursuing law, aiming to inspire a new generation of barrier-breakers.

Duorinaah’s story underscores resilience and systemic support’s role in fostering diversity in Ghana’s legal field, proving that determination can rewrite possibilities for marginalized groups.

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Beijing on Saturday for a three-day state visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, centering on the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women to promote gender equality.

As African Union Champion for Gender and Development, Mahama will participate in the October 13-14 summit and hold bilateral talks to enhance economic ties, including potential pacts on infrastructure, mining, and a $30 million grant for a Ghanaian market.

A section of Ghanaians welcoming the president of Ghana

The visit underscores Ghana’s efforts to align African and global sustainable development goals amid strong bilateral trade exceeding $11 billion last year.