Ama Tawiah, a woman who claims to be a cousin of the late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, has denied allegations circulating on social media that business mogul Dr Kwame Despite Osei gave her money to bribe a judge in connection with the late artiste’s case.
Speaking in a video circulating on social media on January 3, 2025, Ama Tawiah described the allegations as false and unfounded, stating that she has never received any money from Dr Despite or discussed such matters with him.
“I’ve heard people saying on social media and some too have been forwarding videos to me where they’re saying I went to take money from Dr Kwame Despite to pay the judge and I don’t know what they meant by that,” she said.
According to her, she has no personal relationship with Despite and has never met him privately, stressing that the rumours could tarnish his hard-earned reputation.
“I’ve not discussed Dr Despite with anyone and he has not given me money. For Dr Despite’s reputation’s sake, the rumours are false. No one gave me money, I don’t even know his number and I’ve not met him personally before,” she shared.
The woman explained that her involvement in matters surrounding Daddy Lumba was based on family ties, as she claims the late musician was her cousin and that they grew up together.
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“Daddy Lumba is my cousin and we both grew up together so I had to help bury him. We are done with the burial and now they’re accusing innocent people wrongly,” she stated.
She noted that the only time she recalls seeing Kwame Despite was when he visited the family to pay his respects.
“The only day I saw him was when he came to greet the family and he went to sit down. I don’t know where this is coming from but it’s sad,” she said.
Ama Tawiah further disclosed that although she initially chose not to respond to the rumours, she later decided to speak out to set the records straight.
She further apologised to Dr Kwame Despite Osei on behalf of the family and appealed to him to forgive those spreading the allegations.
“On behalf of Lumba’s family, Dr Despite should forgive those spreading the rumours. All these wouldn’t be happening if Lumba hadn’t died,” she added.
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