Ms. Akosua Serwaa, a German citizen, legally married Mr. Charles Kojo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, in Germany. Their marriage was registered and certified by German authorities.

Recently, a Ghanaian court ruled that Ms. Serwaa is not an ordinance wife because the court refused to recognize her German-issued marriage certificate. This ruling has denied her legal recognition, spousal rights, dignity, and protection — even though the marriage fully complies with German civil law.

This situation raises serious human rights concerns. A marriage that is legal and valid in Germany should not be dismissed in Ghana without clear legal justification. The non-recognition of international documents does not only affect Akosua Serwaa — it affects every Ghanaian or German who marries abroad.

We believe this decision is unjust, discriminatory, and harmful.

WHAT WE ARE ASKING FOR:

The German Embassy to intervene, clarify, and confirm the international validity of the marriage certificate.
The Ghanaian judicial authorities to review and correct the ruling that denied recognition of a valid foreign marriage.
Full acknowledgment of the marriage between Akosua Serwaa and Mr. Charles Kojo Fosuh (Daddy Lumba).
Protection of the rights of foreign spouses married under internationally valid civil laws.

WHY IT MATTERS:

This case sets a dangerous precedent.

If a valid German marriage certificate can be rejected, then countless international marriages involving Ghanaians and foreigners could be denied in the future.

Ms. Serwaa deserves fairness, dignity, and legal protection — not injustice.

This petition calls on both countries to uphold international standards, respect lawful marriages, and ensure that no spouse suffers due to administrative or judicial inconsistencies.

Please sign this petition to demand fairness for Akosua Serwaa and to protect all families with internationally recognized marriages.

Your voice can make a difference.