Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed to the government to grant a state burial to Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
He made the request during a heartfelt visit to the late musician’s residence to commiserate with the grieving family.
Dr. Bawumia also pledged the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) support for funeral arrangements, while praising Lumba’s enduring influence on Ghana’s music culture.
Dressed in traditional mourning attire, Dr. Bawumia reflected on Daddy Lumba’s illustrious career and national stature.
He described the musician’s death as a huge blow not only to the music industry but to the entire country.
He explained that Lumba’s legacy transcended entertainment, helping to unite Ghanaians through his music.
While expressing sympathy to the family, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the importance of honoring a life that shaped Ghana’s cultural identity, adding that such a gesture would immortalise Lumba’s name and contributions.
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