Counsellor Lutterodt appears in court over Lumba burial comment

Controversial marriage counsellor Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, widely known as Counsellor Lutterodt, has appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court over alleged comments about the burial of highlife icon Daddy Lumba.

He was captured by media cameras entering the court premises in Adenta on Wednesday as proceedings relating to the case were expected to begin.

The development follows his recent arrest by the Ghana Police Service over statements authorities say could incite violence and lead to a breach of the peace.

According to information gathered, Lutterodt allegedly called on some Ga youth to exhume the body of Daddy Lumba from a residence at East Legon, arguing that the burial site was not approved on Ga land.

In widely circulated remarks, he was reported to have urged them to “exhume Daddy Lumba’s body” if the musician had been buried at an unapproved location.

Police officials say such comments could inflame tensions and disturb public order, leading to his arrest and detention while investigations proceeded.

His court appearance on Wednesday drew interest from journalists and onlookers, with cameras capturing his arrival at the court complex as he walked into the premises for the scheduled proceedings.

The case has generated intense public discussion, especially on social media platforms where many users have debated the implications of the comments attributed to the counsellor.

While some have defended his right to express cultural concerns regarding burial traditions, others have described the remarks as reckless and potentially dangerous.

Counsellor Lutterodt has built a reputation in Ghana’s media space as a provocative commentator on relationships and social issues, frequently appearing on radio and television programmes.

However, critics say his public commentary has often crossed ethical lines.

His most widely condemned statement came in 2020 when he claimed that “every rape victim enjoys the act,” a remark that triggered strong criticism from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and prompted widespread calls for broadcasters to stop hosting him.

Over the years, he has also stirred debate with statements advising women not to marry poor men and describing men who demand DNA tests for their children as “psychologically disturbed.”

These previous controversies continue to shape public reactions to his latest legal troubles as proceedings at the Adenta Circuit Court move forward.