Marriage counsellor and public commentator Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service over comments made in a viral video that allegedly incited youth to storm the residence of the late highlife musician Daddy Lumba.
The arrest, confirmed in a press release issued on March 10, 2026, follows police investigations into remarks deemed offensive and capable of disturbing the public peace.
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According to the statement signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawoo, Public Relations Officer of the CID, Lutterodt’s comments touched on issues surrounding the late musician and were considered provocative.
“Police investigations indicate that the suspect made some comments in relation to issues surrounding the late musician which are considered offensive and capable of causing a breach of the peace,” the statement read.
The CID did not specify the exact content of the video or the nature of the comments, but reports indicate that the remarks were directed at the memory of the legendary highlife artiste and were widely circulated on social media platforms, sparking public outrage. Lutterodt is said to have allegedly incited youth to exhume Lumba’s body from his East Legon residence.
Lutterodt, widely known as Counsellor Lutterodt, is a familiar figure in Ghanaian media, frequently appearing on radio and television programmes to offer relationship advice and social commentary. His often unfiltered style has earned him both a loyal following and repeated controversy over the years.
The police confirmed that the suspect has been granted bail but will be processed for court appearance on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
“He has since been granted bail but will be put before the court on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 on the charges of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace under Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and inciting violence under the Criminal Offences Act and the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491),” the statement added.
The charges carry significant legal weight, with Section 207 of Act 29 addressing conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace, while the incitement provisions under the Public Order Act target speech or actions that could provoke violence or public disorder.
Daddy Lumba, one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music and a devoted fan base.
Lutterodt is expected to appear before an Accra court on Wednesday, where the charges will be formally read and his legal team will have the opportunity to respond.
Source:
www.graphic.com.gh
