The streets of Akyem Oda were enveloped in grief on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as family members, friends, political colleagues and sympathisers gathered to bid a painful final farewell to Maxwell Kofi Anti, the late Personal Assistant to the Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah.
Maxwell, a committed member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), died in a tragic road accident, leaving behind a community struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of a young man who had become a familiar and valued presence in the lives of many.
His burial service was marked by sorrow, tears and poignant tributes as mourners remembered his life, political commitment and service to the Akyem Oda community.
Among the most touching tributes was a deeply emotional message from Mr Acquah, who described his late aide as a loyal, dedicated and professional person who served with humility and remained steadfast even in difficult circumstances.
In a message shared on Facebook, the Akyem Oda MP reflected on the sensitive nature of Maxwell’s position as his Personal Assistant, explaining that his close association with the MP’s office was sometimes misunderstood by others.
According to Mr Acquah, the late aide endured suspicion, envy and backbiting but chose not to respond with bitterness or retaliation.
“He endured suspicions, envy and backbiting with remarkable maturity and silence,” Mr Acquah wrote.
Rather than allowing the challenges surrounding his position to affect his work, Maxwell, according to the MP, remained focused on his responsibilities.
“He never allowed the noise around him to distract him from his duties. He never retaliated, never gossiped back, and never carried tales,” he said.
Mr Acquah said that Maxwell’s ability to remain calm and committed in the face of provocation reflected the strength of his character.
“He remained focused, loyal and professional to the very end. That was the mark of his character—a quiet strength in the face of provocation,” the MP added.
In an especially moving part of his tribute, Mr Acquah sought forgiveness from anyone who may have felt hurt or offended by Maxwell’s dedication to his duties.
“If his dedication offended anyone, I on behalf of him ask for forgiveness. He meant well and served with a clean heart,” he said.
Hon Alexander Akwasi Acquah, MP, Akyem Oda
The words added an emotional dimension to the farewell, coming at a time when friends, colleagues and political associates were still struggling to accept that Maxwell, who had been actively involved in the affairs of the MP’s office, would no longer be present.
For many mourners, the funeral was not simply an occasion to bury a political aide. It was a painful moment of saying goodbye to a colleague, friend, confidant and community member whose life had been abruptly cut short.
At the funeral, NPP supporters and other mourners recalled Maxwell’s contribution to the party’s activities and his involvement in political and community engagements within Akyem Oda.
His work as Mr Acquah’s Personal Assistant brought him into close contact with constituents, party faithfuls and members of the wider community.
Through that role, he participated in several activities connected to the MP’s public and political responsibilities, earning the trust and friendship of people who worked closely with him.
Tributes from mourners painted a picture of a man who was deeply committed to the responsibilities entrusted to him and who sought to serve others in his own way.
The grief was palpable as mourners gathered to accompany Maxwell on his final journey.
Close-knit members of the community struggled to hold back their tears, with some visibly overwhelmed by the reality of the occasion.
Dressed in traditional funeral attire, NPP supporters, relatives, friends, colleagues and sympathisers thronged the streets of Akyem Oda to pay their last respects.
The sorrow etched on the faces of mourners spoke more loudly than words could describe.
For many, the hardest part was accepting that a familiar face who had once been present at political engagements, community activities and everyday interactions is now being laid to rest.
The atmosphere remained heavy with grief as mourners stood together to honour Maxwell’s memory and console his bereaved family.
His passing has left a deep sense of loss among those who knew him, particularly those who worked closely with him and witnessed his dedication to the MP’s office and the NPP.
As the final rites were performed and Maxwell Kofi Anti was committed to the earth, Akyem Oda said goodbye to one of its own.
But beyond the tears and sorrow of the day, the tributes left behind a lasting memory of a man remembered by his colleagues as loyal, committed and willing to serve with a clean heart.
For Alexander Akwasi Acquah and the many mourners who gathered to honour his memory, the farewell marked the painful end of Maxwell’s earthly journey—but also a solemn reminder of the lives and relationships that can be changed forever by an unexpected tragedy.
By 1960news.com
