Former Education Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the legacy left behind by Daddy Lumba.

Speaking to GhanaWeb at the one-week celebration of the late highlife legend on August 30, 2025, Dr Adutwum shared his personal reflections on the impact of the passing of the "Aben Wo Ha" hitmaker.

He said Daddy Lumba’s life should inspire Ghanaians to live purposefully and contribute meaningfully to the country’s growth.

"Today, if you look at the legacy he has left, it inspires those of us who are alive to consider what legacy we can leave behind. Twenty years from now, when we are no longer here, what will people remember us for? Will they say Dr Adutwum left a legacy, or ask, what did he do?" he questioned.

Mourners celebrate Daddy Lumba with music and dance at one-week observance

He also shared fond memories of his friendship with the late Daddy Lumba, describing him as a close friend who would visit casually whenever he had the chance.

"Let me take this moment to say I came because of Daddy Lumba. He was a good friend. So today, that is what makes me reflect, that Daddy Lumba's legacy should inspire us all to do the best we can for our party, for our nation, and for posterity, so that one day we will be remembered the way he has been remembered. That is my reflection," Dr Adutwum concluded.

Daddy Lumba, whose real name was Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025. He is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential and celebrated musicians, with a career spanning over three decades.

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