The Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda in the Eastern region, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has pledged to construct a computer laboratory for the Presbyterian Cluster of Schools at Akyem Oda New Town in honour of his late Personal Assistant, Maxwell Kofi Anti.
The MP made the pledge following the burial of his aide, who was a committed member of the Presbyterian Church and had, according to Mr Acquah, cherished the dream of improving digital education opportunities for pupils in the area.
The former Deputy Minister of Health said the proposed facility would serve as a lasting tribute to the memory and service of the late Maxwell Kofi Anti, whose death in a tragic road accident has left family, friends, political colleagues and residents of Akyem Oda mourning.
According to the MP, the idea for the project was inspired by a similar initiative he undertook three years ago when he facilitated the construction of a 24-unit computer laboratory at St. Luke School in Akyem Oda New Town, which is managed by the Catholic Church.
He explained that Maxwell had expressed a strong interest in seeing a similar facility established for the Presbyterian Cluster of Schools.
“This afternoon, I want to make a pledge to build a computer laboratory for the Presbyterian Cluster of Schools at Akim Oda, New Town, in honour of my late PA, Maxwell Kofi Anti, who is a Presbyterian himself,” Mr Acquah said.
He described the proposed project as one of his late aide’s “much cherished dreams,” adding that completing it would provide an opportunity to preserve his memory while contributing to the educational development of children in the constituency.
The Chairperson of the West Akyem Presbytery, Rev. Charles Baah Ankrah, has subsequently pledged to assist by identifying and securing a suitable parcel of land for the project.
Rev. Ankrah is expected to facilitate the acquisition of the land in the shortest possible time to allow construction works to commence.
Mr Acquah said the intention is to complete and commission the facility during the first anniversary of Maxwell Kofi Anti’s death.
He also made a request that the completed facility be named after his late aide as a permanent memorial to his contribution to the people of Akyem Oda and humanity.
“I requested, humbly, that when the edifice is completed, it should be named after Maxwell Kofi Anti for his dedicated service to the people of Akyem Oda and humanity in general,” he stated.
The proposed computer laboratory is expected to provide pupils with improved access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education and practical digital learning resources.
The pledge comes a day after mourners gathered in Akyem Oda to give Maxwell Kofi Anti his final farewell.
The streets of Akyem Oda were enveloped in grief on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as family members, friends, political colleagues and sympathisers gathered to mourn the late Personal Assistant to Mr Acquah.
The burial service was characterised by sorrow and emotional tributes as mourners reflected on his life, political commitment and service to the Akyem Oda community.
Maxwell, a committed member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is remembered as a young man who played an active role in the MP’s office and maintained close relationships with people within the constituency.
His sudden death in a road accident has left a deep sense of loss among those who worked with him and interacted with him regularly.
For many mourners, the occasion was particularly painful because Maxwell had become a familiar presence at political engagements, community activities and other events across Akyem Oda.
His colleagues and friends described his absence as difficult to comprehend, particularly given the sudden circumstances surrounding his death.
The proposed Presbyterian Cluster computer laboratory will therefore not only respond to an educational need but also serve as a permanent reminder of Maxwell Kofi Anti’s aspirations, dedication and service to the community he called home.
By 1960news.com
