In a moving tribute to mark five years since the untimely passing of Mark Ofosu-Ampadu Jnr., the MO-AJ Foundation has commissioned a memorial bus stop along the Accra-Tema Beach Road, adjacent to the entrance of the Regional Maritime University.
The newly built bus stop is not only a practical addition to the area’s infrastructure, but a powerful symbol—of loss, of hope, and of purpose birthed through pain. Mark, who was just 29 years old at the time of his death, died in a preventable road accident—one that highlighted systemic failures in road safety, emergency response, and infrastructure.
At the commissioning ceremony, Mrs. Christine Opoku Onyinah, Mark’s sister and a director of the Foundation, delivered an impassioned address.
“We’ve all been sold a big, fat lie,” she began. “That our very existence is about us—our happiness, our careers, our sorrows. But purpose, ultimately, is about others.”
Reflecting on the grief that has shaped the past five years for her family, she challenged the audience to recognise that such pain should not be in vain.
“Mark’s death was not just a failure of infrastructure or systems,” she said. “It was a failure of humanity.” She went on to describe the Foundation’s mission—not simply to remember, but to act: to advocate fiercely for road safety, support victims and their families, and influence public policy to ensure that no more lives are senselessly lost.
The bus stop, which will serve both the university and the larger church community, stands as a visible reminder of that mission.
“Until our roads are safer, until traffic laws are respected, until drivers choose responsibility—we will not rest,” Christine affirmed.
Apostle Seth Kwame Fianko-Larbi, District Pastor of PIWC Sakumono where Mark once worshipped, gave a brief exhortation. He encouraged the family in their efforts and offered theological reflections on the tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. He reminded those gathered that every life fits within God’s redemptive economy—whether marked by suffering or service—and called on all to discover and walk in their purpose.
The bus stop was officially dedicated by Prophet James Osei Amaniampong (Rtd), with a ribbon-cutting by Mark’s parents, Elder Mark Ofosu-Ampadu and Deaconess Cecilia Ofosu-Ampadu, joined by family and well-wishers. In attendance were members of PIWC Sakumono, representatives of the Regional Maritime University, staff of La Bianca, members of Sophia Cudjoe Temple, as well as family and friends who gathered in solidarity to honour Mark’s memory and support the Foundation’s mission.
Ms. Shika Attipoe, Business and Development Manager of the Regional Maritime University, received the donation on behalf of the school. She commended the Foundation for their thoughtfulness, noting that the bus stop will make commuting safer and more convenient for students and the surrounding community.
The MO-AJ Foundation—named after Mark Ofosu-Ampadu Jnr.—was established in 2021 in the wake of his passing. Its work is rooted in the values Mark lived by: compassion, service, and a desire to improve lives. Since its inception, the Foundation has engaged in public advocacy, direct support to victims of road accidents and their families, and community-based initiatives. The memorial bus stop is a continuation of that vision—both a functional gift and a solemn call to action.
“In the end,” Christine said, “the fight for road safety is not just necessary. It is just. It is urgent. And it is what we deserve.”
Background: How Mark Died
On the evening of January 25, 2020, Mark Ofosu-Ampadu Jnr., a bright young man of 29, was on his way home when an unfortunate accident occurred on the Oyarifa road. Emergency services were slow and by standers felt restrained to help which led to the loss of his life.
His memory has continued to inspire important conversations around strengthening emergency response and improving road safety in Ghana. His family thereafter formed the MO-AJ Foundation to uphold his legacy and to lead a campaign on road safety in Ghana and the need for urgent reforms in emergency responses.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Naa Dedei Tettey
