Changing iCloud account

Hello. I have restored my iPhone from a backed up copy of a previously used device. This way I got all of my necessary notes, contacts, etc., but also unwanted apple accounts. I had no problems signing in with my Apple ID, but can't change the iCloud account on this phone. The current one belongs to another person, they have lost their password and aren't able to retrieve it, so I can't delete this account. Is there another way of changing accounts, or am I stuck with the non-functional one forever?

You're gonna have to recover the password. Start here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5787
Not only will you not be able to delete the account, but you won't be able to re-activate this phone should the need arise.

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    Yes you can continue to use the former ID for the iTunes Store.
    If you are using iMessages or FaceTime, you will also need to log out and into your ID there too.

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    After changing the ID, read this to know what to do next: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796.

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    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    Firstly, you need to change your details with Apple,  Start here, change your country if necessary and go to manage your account.
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