Marriage counsellor and public commentator Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, popularly known as Counsellor Lutterodt, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service over remarks made in a viral video that allegedly incited youth to storm the residence of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

The arrest was carried out by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) following investigations into comments authorities say were offensive and capable of disturbing public peace.

In a press release issued on March 10, 2026, and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawoo, Public Relations Officer of the CID, police indicated that Lutterodt’s remarks were linked to issues surrounding the late musician.

“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 said.

Although the police did not disclose the exact content of the viral video, reports suggest the remarks targeted the memory of Daddy Lumba and circulated widely on social media, sparking public outrage. Lutterodt is alleged to have encouraged some youth to exhume the musician’s body from his residence in East Legon.

Counsellor Lutterodt is a well-known figure in Ghana’s media landscape, frequently appearing on radio and television programmes to provide relationship advice and commentary on social issues. His outspoken style has often generated both support and controversy.

Police confirmed that he has since been granted bail but will be arraigned before court on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

According to the CID, Lutterodt will face charges of offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace under Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as well as inciting violence under provisions of the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491).

The offences relate to behaviour or speech that could provoke violence, public disorder, or actions likely to disturb societal peace.

Daddy Lumba, widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential highlife musicians, died on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a celebrated musical legacy and a large fan base across the country and beyond.

Lutterodt is expected to appear before an Accra court on Wednesday, where the charges will be formally read and his legal team will respond.

Popular marriage counselor, Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, popularly known as Counselor Lutterudt has incited Ga youth to go to the residence of the late Daddy Lumba and exhume his body.

According to the outspoken counselor, it is against the traditions of the Gas to bury someone in the house, and so as the custodians of their culture, he urged them to take the matter into their own hands and exhume the late singer’s body to deter others from doing the same.

“If it’s true that Lumba, as it’s alleged, has been buried in the house, I want to ask the Ga boys in Accra that we shouldn’t wait for the police. Let’s move to the residence of Lumba.

“And I’m calling for action now, for the desecration of the land. Walk to the house with pickaxes. We are not fighting any human being, and let’s find where the body was buried and let’s exhume it,” he said.

When the presenter told him to leave it at the discretion of the police, the self-acclaimed pastor and counselor questioned where the police had been all this while when the news broke that Lumba had been buried in his house.

“Where are the police? Where are the police?

Do you remember when the guy spoke? How many days now? He quizzed.

“Let me tell you a secret you don’t know. The Ghana Police Service, one of the good things they are doing now is that anything that happens on social media, they react. The guy has spoken; has anybody reacted?

Number two, if anything happens and a policeman is involved, very soon we see the evidence of arrest. Those who killed Sammy Gyamfi’s father-in-law, they’ve gotten the people. So anybody who tells you the police are not sufficient enough…”

Counsellor George Lutterodt warned that minimal force may be necessary if persuasion fails and said he was ready to lead the Ga youth to act. He criticized authorities for their slow response and called for urgent action to address what he described as a desecration of the land.

“But I’m saying that when persuasion fails, force, minimum force is applied. And the Ga boys I will lead…

“Accra is not for you, Accra is not for you. Agyemang, Accra is not for you. How many hours has this guy’s video gone viral now?

I’m telling the boys, no fight, no quarrel. I’m going to lead you to the house because the land has been desecrated we’ll look for the body and exhume it,” he emphasized.

He continued “If not, then the Ghana Police, the AMA, whoever ordered the permit whoever ordered the permit should, in common sense, do something because this nonsense must stop.”

He made these statements during an appearance on Agyemang Prempeh Agyingo’s show “Power Entertainment” broadcast on Power 97.9 FM, Radio XYZ 93.1 FM, and TV XYZ.

Quiet Generosity Behind the Fame, Socrates Safo Shares Insights on Shatta Wale’s Leadership

By Socrates Safo

Ghanaian entertainment figure Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, is often described as a man who carries the “street crown.” With fame, influence, and controversy constantly surrounding his brand, new revelations suggest there is a quieter dimension to his leadership that rarely makes headlines.

In a recent late night conversation described by filmmaker and creative personality Socrates Safo, the focus was not publicity or media attention, but responsibility, strategy, and what he calls silent generosity.

A Private Conversation, Not a Public Interview

According to Safo, the discussion was a family style exchange held behind closed doors. It followed his earlier public suggestion that the artiste should consider establishing structured, long term support systems for loyal fans who have stood by the Shatta Movement brand over the years.

What emerged from the conversation was an assertion that many of the musician’s contributions have intentionally been kept out of the public eye. The reason, Safo explains, is rooted in personal conviction rather than showmanship.

Across religious traditions, including biblical teachings such as Matthew 6 verses 3 to 4, acts of charity are encouraged to be done without seeking applause. Safo suggests this philosophy resonates strongly with the artiste’s approach to giving.

Support Systems Beyond the Spotlight

Safo disclosed that behind the scenes, the artiste has reportedly sponsored university education for some supporters, assisted in establishing pubs, supported the creation of hairdressing salons and eateries, and opened pathways for self employment.

These interventions, he claims, were not accompanied by press conferences or media campaigns. Instead, they were handled privately, with what he describes as screenshot evidence shared with him for personal viewing.

Business Empowerment Through HOTWAV and Shaxi

The conversation also touched on business expansion. With the HOTWAV phone brand, plans are reportedly underway to build a distribution network that allows loyal supporters to become agents and retailers, earning income through direct sales and digital promotion.

In addition, Safo highlighted the Shaxi transport platform. Drivers on the platform reportedly pay twenty cedis daily to activate the app, a structure the artiste considers fair within an industry often criticized for high commission deductions. Some drivers operate under a “Work and Pay” system, eventually owning the vehicles they drive, a model described as practical empowerment.

Addressing the Cash Throwing Controversy

One of the most debated aspects of the artiste’s public appearances is the act of spraying or throwing cash into crowds. Critics have frequently questioned the practice.

Safo recounts that the defence offered during their discussion was pragmatic. In his view, small sums of money can provide immediate relief to individuals in desperate situations. In certain chaotic environments, what appears theatrical to critics may be seen by supporters as urgent assistance or even a security strategy to disperse crowds and allow safe movement.

Industry Relations and Forward Plans

Safo also referenced comments directed toward industry colleagues such as Bullgod and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo, along with a special mention of Ansah Addo Halifax. The overarching message, he noted, centered on promoting constructive causes and building rather than destroying within the creative industry.

Plans to host media personalities for direct engagement were also hinted at, though Safo emphasized that certain aspects of the conversation remain undisclosed as some initiatives are still in development.

The Weight of the Street Crown

Safo concludes that leadership in entertainment, especially one rooted in street credibility, carries expectations that can become both responsibility and burden. In a culture driven by visibility and constant media scrutiny, he argues that some of the most significant actions occur quietly.

For members of the Shatta Movement and supporters such as Samuel Atuobi Baah, the message is clear. The crown may be visible, but the weight it carries is often unseen.