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By Prosper Wise Amegbe | Akpini News
The legal dispute surrounding the exhumation and reburial of the late Madam Anna Klu Apreku returned to the High Court of Justice, Hohoe, today 28th October, as two related cases were mentioned before the court and adjourned to November 12, 2026.
The latest proceedings mark another step in the ongoing legal process concerning the circumstances surrounding the exhumation of the deceased’s remains and the competing claims brought before the court by parties connected to the matter.
Information available to Akpini News indicates that the plaintiffs in the first case did not appear in person. However, an authorised representative stood up in court on their behalf. The same individual also appeared in connection with the second case, in which Millicent Apreku and siblings are plaintiffs.
It was reported that the lawyer handling the matter had travelled, resulting in the authorised representative appearing during the proceedings. The precise details of any directions given by the court concerning the representation have not been independently confirmed.
Both cases were adjourned to November 12, 2026. No final determination of the substantive dispute was reported from the proceedings.
Two Related Cases Before the Court
The two cases arise from the controversy surrounding the exhumation and subsequent reburial of the late Madam Anna Klu Apreku, whose burial arrangements became the subject of disagreement among parties connected to the deceased and her family.In the first case, Emmanuel Mawusi, previously identified as the head of the Mawusi-Klu Family, sought recognition of the family’s customary authority concerning Anfoega-Agata, together with injunctive relief.
The second case involves Millicent Apreku and other plaintiffs, who have challenged the legality of the exhumation. Reliefs previously reported in connection with their action include a declaration that the exhumation was unlawful, forensic examination, damages of GH¢10,000, reburial at Kpando-Gadza and an injunction.
These are claims and remedies sought by the respective parties. They should not be interpreted as findings already made by the court.
Background to the Dispute
The late Madam Anna Klu Apreku reportedly died in Accra in 2025. Her remains were initially buried at the Kpando-Gadza Public Cemetery on February 28, 2026.
Earlier reports said the body was exhumed on March 3, 2026, and later reburied at Anfoega-Agata. The circumstances surrounding the exhumation and the relocation of the remains led to disagreement and legal action.
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The dispute has brought questions of family authority, customary practices, burial arrangements and the rights asserted by the deceased’s children before the court.
The central issues remain matters for the judicial process to address. Until the court makes relevant findings or orders, the competing claims must be treated as allegations and legal positions advanced by the parties.
What the Latest Adjournment Means
The adjournment to November 12 means the two cases remain before the High Court of Justice, Hohoe, awaiting their next scheduled proceedings.
The appearance of an authorised representative, in the reported absence of the lawyer who travelled, should not, by itself, be interpreted as a victory or setback for either side. The legal significance of the representation depends on the circumstances and any applicable court directions.
Likewise, the adjournment does not establish that either party has won or lost the dispute. The substantive questions—including the legality of the exhumation, the customary authority claimed by the parties and the remedies sought—remain unresolved on the information available to Akpini News.
The next court date will provide a further opportunity for the proceedings to continue. Any orders, arguments, or developments at that sitting will be important in determining the subsequent course of the cases.
Police Investigation and the Importance of Fair Reporting
Earlier reports on the matter referred to a police report dated June 5, 2026, and the reported forwarding of a docket to the Attorney-General’s Department in Ho.
Individuals were reportedly mentioned in connection with the investigation. However, being named in a complaint or investigative report does not, on its own, establish criminal liability. Akpini News has not independently confirmed any subsequent prosecutorial decision or final judicial finding arising from the reported investigation.
The distinction between allegations, investigative steps and decisions formally made by a competent authority remains important as the matter continues to attract public interest.
A Sensitive Matter Awaiting Judicial Determination
The dispute involves sensitive issues concerning burial customs, family relationships, customary authority and respect for the deceased. It is therefore important that public discussion remains factual and that the positions of the parties are reported fairly.
The latest development is clear: both related cases were mentioned at the High Court of Justice, Hohoe, and adjourned to November 12, 2026. An authorised representative reportedly appeared in the absence of the lawyer, who was said to have travelled.
Akpini News will continue to follow the proceedings and provide further updates as verified information becomes available.
Published by Prosper Wise Amegbe, Akpini News.
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