The Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda and former Deputy Minister of Health, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has paid an emotional tribute to his late aide, Maxwell Kofi Anti, describing his death as a painful loss that he is struggling to come to terms with.
Maxwell Kofi Anti, a committed member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was laid to rest on Saturday September 12, 2026 following his untimely death in a tragic road accident.
At the burial service, Mr Acquah reflected on his late aide’s contribution to his political work, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the wider Akyem Oda community, recalling several initiatives through which Maxwell demonstrated his commitment to public service and the welfare of others.
The MP said although Maxwell’s life had been cut short, the impact he made during his time would remain in the memories of those who knew him.
Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah, Akyem Oda MP, flanked by Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, while reading the tribute.
One of the contributions Mr Acquah recalled with particular pride was Maxwell’s involvement in organising a blood donation exercise at a time when the Oda government Hospital was facing serious challenges with blood supplies.
According to the MP, Maxwell did not limit his contribution to organising the exercise but personally donated blood.
Mr Acquah said the gesture demonstrated the late aide’s willingness to go beyond words and personally contribute to efforts aimed at saving lives.
For him, the initiative was one of several examples of Maxwell’s commitment to causes that directly benefited the people of Akyem Oda.
The late aide’s concern for senior citizens in Akyem Oda was another aspect of his life highlighted by the MP.
Mr Acquah recalled how Maxwell worked towards supporting elderly residents, particularly during festive periods, when he helped facilitate the distribution of gifts and essential items.
These included rice, pieces of cloth and other provisions intended to bring some relief and joy to senior citizens during the festive season.
The MP said such interventions reflected Maxwell’s compassionate side and his desire to make a difference in the lives of ordinary people.
Mr Acquah also praised his late aide for making his knowledge and skills in information technology available to the NPP.
According to him, Maxwell’s technical expertise became an important resource for the party and its activities.
He described him as someone who was willing to deploy his abilities whenever they were needed, contributing to the party’s organisational efforts and political activities.
The MP said there were numerous other contributions that could be mentioned, but the emotional weight of the occasion made it impossible to recount everything Maxwell did during his lifetime.
“Time will not permit me to say all there is to be said,” he said.
Mr Acquah said Maxwell’s sudden death had left him struggling to accept that his aide, friend and younger brother is no longer alive.
In a deeply emotional moment, he said: “If this is a dream, somebody please wake me up.”
The statement captured the shock surrounding Maxwell’s death and the difficulty of accepting the reality of his passing.
The MP said despite the pain, he remains proud of the life Maxwell lived and the contribution he made.
“Your journey may have ended far too soon, but your contribution, your kindness, and the memories you left behind will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved you,” he said.
Mr Acquah went on to describe Maxwell’s service to him, the NPP and Akyem Oda as significant.
“Kofi, you served me well. Kofi, you served the New Patriotic Party well. Kofi, you served Akyem Oda well,” he said.
The MP explained that Maxwell was not merely an aide but someone with whom he had developed a relationship that extended beyond politics.
An NPP supporter could not hold back her tears as the tribute was read.
He described him as a friend and a younger brother whose absence would be deeply felt.
In the midst of his grief, Mr Acquah made a solemn commitment to continue pursuing the values and causes for which Maxwell stood.
“I stand here making a solemn promise that we will continue to fight on. We know whatever you stood for, and we will definitely continue to stand for it,” he said.
He acknowledged that those left behind could never completely replace Maxwell or replicate the depth of love and care he showed towards his family, but pledged that efforts would be made to support them.
Mr Acquah particularly expressed concern for Maxwell’s family, noting how much the late aide loved and cared for them.
“I know how much you loved your family. We’ll try our best. We’ll be there for them, just as you were there for us,” he said.
The pledge came as family, friends, political associates and sympathisers gathered to give Maxwell his final farewell.
For those gathered at the funeral, the occasion was not only an opportunity to mourn his death but also to celebrate a life marked by friendship, political commitment, community involvement and service.
Maxwell Kofi Anti’s death has left a significant void among those who knew him, particularly within the NPP community in Akyem Oda.
His colleagues remember him as a committed party member who was actively involved in political and community activities.
Beyond his political affiliation, the memories shared at his burial painted a picture of a man who was willing to use his skills, time and resources to support people and causes he believed in.
His death has also once again highlighted the unpredictability of life and the devastating impact of road accidents, which can take away loved ones without warning.
Close-knit community members shedding tears as they bid Maxwell Kofi Anti a final farewell.
As his mortal remains were committed to the earth, mourners were left with memories of a man whose life, though cut short, had touched several people.
For the NPP family in Akyem Oda, political activities will continue. For the community, daily life will go on. But for those who worked closely with Maxwell Kofi Anti, his absence will remain painfully evident.
His voice will be missed.
His friendship will be missed.
His presence will be missed.
And his contribution will not be forgotten.
Bringing his tribute to an emotional close, Mr Acquah bid farewell to his late aide, friend and younger brother.
“Rest well, my friend. Rest well, my junior brother. Rest well.”
As Maxwell Kofi Anti takes his final rest, his family, friends and political associates are left to preserve the memories of a life that ended far too soon.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
By 1960news.com
