The wife of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, Mrs Barbara Mahama, has written an emotional tribute to her late husband.

In the tribute, she described her late husband as her king, gisting partner, advisor, teacher, mentor and her life.

According to her, she spoke to her husband around 6 am on the day her husband met his untimely death.

Mrs Mahama also disclosed that she sent him a message around 9 am before he was murdered at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region.

Below is the full tribute:

Tribute by wife

To my king

Hebrews 13:14 New Living Translation (NLT)

For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.

“Yo, what was for breakfast” was the last message I sent you on Monday at 9:12 am after we spoke at 6am and you said you were going to have your bath. For the first time in my life, I experienced a ripping heart on Monday night, I woke up to throw up, I had tummy issues too, I just felt sick.

Maxwell, I am standing here amongst a crowd, but not to give communication tips, not to come out with a research finding, not to talk about Kindle Ghana Foundation but to read a letter to you because you chose to go to heaven and rest.

How you pushed me to be successful. You would say things like “B, do a research, don’t let your only research be your thesis, B, when are you writing a book, B, I am waiting for you to get a good job so that my pay can relax for one year”.

I don’t regret many things my love. You wanted us to enjoy life and be happy. We always joked about poverty being a disease since it restricts people. We had plans my king, many many plans!. But when I think about you, I only smile because you are more than a piece of flesh circulating on social media. You were full of life, energy and vigoir so I choose to remember you in that sense.

You would shout my name from the room when you heard a noise in the kitchen, you would say “B, are you ok? Sometimes I ignored it because I felt you ask too many ‘are you Oks’. So now, who should I be making flavoured tea and lemons for? Your morning lemons were constant and although I sometimes felt it was a nuisance, I still did it without complaining.

You said thank you to me a million times, and when you finished eating, you would say you know why women live longer than men and that when a woman cooks a good meal, her husband blesses her.

You were spontaneous. We drove to Akosombo one evening just to have dinner by the river, and we did all sorts of things. Eheh, Maxwell, I won’t tell you I am in a scarf before you tell God to let you come down and remove this scarf off my head. I won’t even tell you I am in some black attire.

I love you and I always told you. I always reminded you of what you mean to me. You meant the world to me, my everything. But you were always too worried that you were not giving me the best of life. Seriously, I don’t regret wanting you all to myself and that is why I can look back and smile today.

I promise to take swimming and tennis serious because this was your wish that one day, when you are not around, your kids will swim and play tennis just like you. But the way you added golf to your sports, am I supposed to learn golf too? You were a great husband, a great father, a great friend, a great son to your parents.

I am beginning to believe my prayers hindered you from going earlier, but this time, you just had to go because the Thursday before that Monday, I had gone to pray some powerful prayers for you at “Answer Time”.

I am glad you saw me worthy to share your great but short life with you. I won’t forget to tell the kids how heroic and great you were and are. Your memory will never die! You are not dead, you are still alive, alive in our hearts. I remember you sacrificing so much for me to do my Masters, I told you I appreciated that move very much but you said it was because you want me to be in a good standing to cater for the kids when you are no more. I always asked you “where at all do you think you are going”.

I would jokingly say I will leave this earth before you then you would say that if that happens, it will cripple you and you would never get over it and care for the kids. You believed I am strong to handle the kids when you are no more and I will not disappoint you. You wanted me to do my PHD in some few years to come because you said it would be great for the kids to know that they have no excuse not to go to school.

I am glad I forced you to pray, I am glad I pushed you hard to go the extra mile for God but it was just too difficult sometimes. I wanted you to be a man after God’s own heart, I wanted you to love and serve God wholeheartedly because that’s what we are on earth for. It was as if I knew you would go soon because I always told you to read your bible, pray, have a clean heart and forgive. I always told you we have little time on earth and Junior Dufe can attest to this because I told him I felt you were not doing enough for God.

Dear Maxwell, you did your best. People were envious of you, you achieved a lot in your short time on earth. When everything settles, I will manage your Public Safety page on Facebook for you although I may make a mess out of it because I am not knowledgeable in security issues.

You said you believe your mission on earth is to take good care of me and Maxwell, even in your eternal sleep, you are doing just that. You are taking care of me, Jaden and Jerry. Your wish was to have a baby girl but I am sorry Jessica never happened. She would have had the best father on this earth.

My only regret is that we didn’t plan for Jessica, she would have been beautiful, successful, outspoken like you. Note that she would have taken my hair and my eyes and eye lashes, she would have been tall like you and she would have been adventurous and above all, she would have been a great woman of God.

The years ahead will be full of memories but I wanted more than just memories, it’s fine, I will manage. You wanted us to grow old together but God needs you where you are because there are too many obstacles and temptations here on earth. You are so safe I am glad.

I LOVE YOU is not a new word to you because I LOVE YOUs were always said in our house. This is a lesson to always love wholeheartedly while we have breath, choose love over strife, quarrels, jealousy, backbiting, etc. What at all do we want in this world that is not our home?

I will safely keep your tithe card and show to the children one day. I will take good care of them because this was your wish. I will try and let Jaden have your pistol because you always said that was your only proper property for Jaden.

My dear husband, gisting partner, advisor, teacher, mentor, Maxwell Adam Mahama, Rest in Perfect Peace. I LOVE YOU!!!




62 COMMENTS

  2. Barbara your king is gone but God will never ever leave you and the kids. He is your comforter, mentor, teacher, father and a friend. He will give you divine wisdom, direction and projection in all aspect of your life.
    As for Major Max May his soul rest in perfect peace. He has finished his mission here.
    MAJOR MAXWELL ADAM MAHAMA yaawor jogbannn. Demiri fa Due. Demiri fa Due. Demiri fa Due.

  3. Powerful words from a lovely wife. Your husband will forever be with you. God will help you for the plans u hard with him to come through.

  4. Many of us here in abroad are in still shock about the demising of Captain (yet to-be Major) Mahama. We have heard about his generosity, kindness and humility. But today, when we mention his name, tears fill our eyes; when we call his name, we grief with pains.
    A week has gone by but we still cannot bring ourselves to accept the fact that he isn’t coming back. No words can describe the emptiness with his gone.
    They say “ agya bi wuo, agya bi tiase, san na yede da da ayesia”
    Today that you are gone, who is gonna take care of B? Who is gonna be the father of your children?
    Now that you are gone, you have putting a burden on B. What strength has she got to take care of your children?
    It is appointed for a man to die but never did we think it could be this soon, but I’m happy you’re in Heaven, laughing and dancing with the Almighty God! Ghana people love you beyond what words can describe, and I believe your kids never regretted of being their father.
    If your parents could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, they would pray to God with all their hearts to have you back.
    A thousand words can’t bring you back, we know because we have tried, neither will a thousand tears. We know because we have cried.
    You left behind our broken hearts, and happy memories too. But we never wanted memories, we wanted you, as a husband, father, and a Soldier. One long week of painful moments have gone by. Not a single day without remembering you in our media.
    Life leaves a memory no one can steal, death leave a heartache no one can heal. Life is eternal, love is immortal, but death is only a horizon, which limits our sight.
    If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, Ghanaians would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Although it’s difficult to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back the memory lane, we comfort our tomorrow.
    You have left behind sweet memories of the past, memories to treasure and forever last.
    Ghanaians, home and Diaspora, pray that Almighty Father keeps you safe in his bosom and grant your departed soul eternal rest.
    Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, Damirifa due, Damirifa due, Damirifa due, REST IN PEACE!!

  5. Sad to read
    Sad to remember
    Sad to accept that major is never coming.
    May the spirits of comfort accompany B,Jaden and Jerry till you all meet again in the glorious kingdom.
    Your memory will leave on SOLDIER,and may your wonderful soul rest in peace SOLDIER

  7. I’ve been crying since I heard the sad news but now is worst I can’t even open my eyes. God please take care of the Mrs Barbra and kids for me please Father.

  8. Very sad to read this tribute. Its my prayer that the Almighty God protects the remaining family. May God strengthen you (Mrs. Mahama) to take good care of the kids for our ‘hero”.

  10. Oh my God! I can’t stop crying reading this sad tribute from a lovely young widow. May you be comforted.
    Mrs Mahama, may the good Lord who knows what is good for us protect you and the kids, Hmmm! what a world! MAJOR MAXWELL ADAM MAHAMA may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Indeed you are a great Hero of our time…. DAMIRIFA DUE DUE NE AMANEHUNU

  11. What a strong women. Just reading It I can’t hold off the tears. I can only imagine how you are able to write all of these in such a situation. You are indeed a great woman of God.

  17. B I know there were so many you couldn’t say you only said little but if they had permitted you a whole note one wouldn’t have contain your words but all you said is enough.God will give you the strength you need remember him and smile but shed tears at times but smile the most.that will help you.may his soul rest in perfect peace

  18. My eyes are filled with tears after reading this piece.I can’t imagine myself losing someone who is this dear to my heart.
    May God be your ultimate consoler sis.
    You have a crown in heaven for the transformation u brought into his life.

  22. I hv na been able to watch Majors.. Maxwell’s.. Lynched video…because.. I mighty be collapsed if I try to though I hv it on ma fon…I hv felt it so badly buh dis tym I hv felt it more…ur words hv made me weep my dear…I cried like Maxwell is ma husband… I knw ur heart is broken.. Buh Jehovah will soon Amends ur heart…there will be a day de dead will arise ..tears will be no more …pls hold ur self ..Jehovah is in control

  24. A hard eyed prsn lyk me jus can’t stp cryn afta reading dis..mmm tke hrt dear,d Lord hu began dis will surely accomplish it . I share ur pain sis . God be wid u
    #RIPMajorMahama

  25. Rosina
    Major Mahama, RIP. Barbara, be strong and encourage yourself in the Lord.I believe you will do a good job taking care of the children while your husband rests in Abraham’s Bosom. It will be lonely sometimes, but the Lord will never leave you nor forsake you, always remember that.

  27. Comment: My neck and throat aches badly….I can’t stop crying…I av this sharp pain in me……and I feel ur pain too..RIP MAJOR…..may God grant u grace and strengthen u to take care
    of those lovely kids Jaden and Jerry…I will always pray for you and your family… God be with u always MRS…

  28. Hmmmm I can’t control my tears .Very emotional. May God grant ur King and our hero eternal rest. I know God will take care of u.

  29. Barbara,we do not know you personally but in Christ we are one family,since the departure of Major, I have never felt the same,his departure have left 99 % of the world empty.
    We are all praying for you and iam glad to read such a heart warming tribute,major is in the Bosom of father Abraham and very proud of you.may the good Lord continue to strengthen you and all the people mourning with you.

  30. We men are not men now not because we are impotent but ur wife message makes us cry like babies…. Major you deserve all the salutes on earth but what makes me cry more is that truly we Ghanaians have short memories and a year by now we will totally forget how painful and the heroic death you went through. Many promising a lot to cater for these blessings our Maker gave you but these blessings will be more happier if their dad was alive to give them even a penny…. God always know and truly man never is. I am really sad today and l know it’s only God who can comfort your wife, l pray for a stronger heart for her tomorrow.

  31. Aaaaah! I can’t stop crying. All women thank you for such a touching tribute to your departed husband. The Lord be your strength. He still is in control,my dear. Wipe your tears.

  35. I cry because i feel your pain, as a mother, a wife and a sister of a soldier. You indeed loved him. Your king he will always be and our hero forever. Rest in peace

  37. My heart really aches for u, the children and ur departed hubby even though I do not know u… I believe no amount of words can bring ur ‘king’ back to life, neither can it heal ur heart & soul, but I will sure leave u with these encouraging words to encourage and comfort u now and always… ‘For I know the plans I have for u, “declares the Lord”. Plans to prosper u and not to harm u, plans to give u hope and a future’… Our good Lord will surely unfold His great plans for u… And may He grant u Strength for today and Bright Hope for the future… I love u, but God loves u best. Our Hero, may ur gentle soul find a peaceful rest in the bosom of our Lord. Amen.

  38. My heart really aches for u, the children and ur departed hubby even though I do not know u… I believe no amount of words can bring ur ‘king’ back to life, neither can it heal ur heart & soul, but I will sure leave u with these encouraging words to encourage and comfort u now and always… ‘For I know the plans I have for u, “declares the Lord”. Plans to prosper u and not to harm u, plans to give u hope and a future’… Our good Lord will surely unfold His great plans for u… And may He grant u Strength for today and Bright Hope for the future… I love u, but God loves u best. Our Hero, may ur gentle soul find a peaceful rest in the bosom of our Lord. Amen.

  39. Life’s unfair. This world is not our home. Take heart my dear Mr B. Mahama and stay focused. God is in control. Rest in peace handsome. May the good Lord receive you in His bosom. Ahh, owuo wei de3 3y3 ya dodo. My heart is bleeding!!!! Due due due wate……

  40. IT IS MORE THAN A HEARTBREAK OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN PLS BE OUR COMFORTER..IT IS WELL MRS. BARBARA MAHAMA THE LORD WILL​ SURELY TAKE CARE OF YOU, THE KIDS AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY….WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN PRAYERS….REST IN PERFECT PEACE OUR HERO…MAJOR MAXWELL ADAM MAHAMA..TILL WE MEET AGAIN…..I KNOW YOU RESTING IN THE LORD’S ABODE….DAMIRIFA DUE…DUE NE AMANEHUNU…………

  41. May God send you the comfortor, the holy spirit, to comfort you. God send you songs at night, God heal you, empower you with strength and keep you and your children alive. May the blood of Jesus speak for you. And may God grand your husband rest in His bossom. Be consoled in Jesus Name, amen.

  42. What can we say, this world is always full of things unexpected. Have a heart B and God be with you
    R. I. P Major Captain

  43. Barbara…for U to write this…U r indeed a brave woman.U have proof to de world dat Ur husband was a Soldier,hero n U r a heroine….I can’t stop drying ma tears..Hmmmm.I wish cud turn back de hand of time.

  46. Many good people do not last in this world. Maybe, they are taken away for fear that bad people will spoil them. This world is not our home, it is just a transition. Rest in peace.

  48. Oh my God!!! This is just a pill too bitter to swallow and a whole river can just not be enough water to help. This horrific episode is simply too much to wish for even an enemy. My prayer is for God Almighty to be your foundation and source of encouragement in every endeavour you embark on after this. Maxwell lived a short life yes, but it is indeed a very worthy one and all he surely will never be forgotten by Ghana. May he continue to soldier on in God’s army of Angels. A big sorry to Jaden and Jerry!!!

  49. This tribute to your husband says a whole lot about u..indeed u r a loving wife n a true Christian n I thank God for giving u the strength to focus on only the good memories u n your husband shared. My heart has being aching for u but after reading your tribute I had to thank God for answering prayers..i know it’s not going to be easy but i strongly believe the love u 2 shared n the comforting hands of our lord Jesus will keep u going ..I pray God blessings n protection over u n the 2 young men he’s entrusted u with….Rest well Captain Max..

  51. Aaaaaawwwwww Mrs, ur tribute leaves me in tears. I just can’t control myself but I’m so happy u are conscious of the word at Heb 13:14. Be comforted my dear. God will take very good care of you, Jaden and Jerry. Stay blessed.

  52. I’ve neva bn dis sad in ma life. It’s very painful ma Dear Babs but am glad u know dat God is de ONLY comforter in Whom u’ve taken consolation. He will continue to comfort, direct, guide n keep u safe. IT IS WELL DEAR.

  54. I like the way you read the tribute very courageous that is how a believer of Christ should behave in times like this although deep down within it is not so easy. But Barbara as a believer of Christ i promise you that if you continue in the faith of Chris you will see Maxwell when Christ return again. May the Lord bless you, keep you,guide you, protect you and give you wisdom to train the boys.Give them Jesus Christ, talk about Jesus Christ to them every blessed day that is the best legacy you can ever give them my lady, you are not alone Jesus Christ is always there for you.

  56. Everything which has a beginning must definitely have an end. But this end is very painful. May your soul rest in perfect peace. May God forgive those who did this to you. Amen.

  57. Barb, am happy to learn that you are a prayerful woman. Never stop praying because our Father knows best. Psalm 9 vs 10 says ‘Those who know the name of the Lord trust in Him, for you Lord have never forsaken those who seek you.’ God is with you my dear. Pray for the pertraitors for vengence is of the Lord. Myself and husband still can’t comprehend why this in Ghana. We will visit you and the kids anytime we come home.I don’t know you personally but all I can say is be strong for the kids my dear. Stay blessed Barb.

  59. Oh! I can’t hold my tears reading this. But you and the kids, God is your provider, healer, care taker and everything.
    Take heart Barbra..
    God loves you more.

  60. Mrs. Adam Mahama, I kept asking myself this
    How will the wife feel and answered myself,God almighty will comfort her. Reading this has made me believe you are a great woman like I heard. We will continue to pray for you. Capt Max is happy with God now because he has a great wife. I’m glad you believe he’s not dead but God needs him around. May God continue to strengthen you.
    Amen.

  61. Hmmmm, it is well my dear. May the good Lord be with you and the kids. The Lord takes care of his own. I’m sure he is in a good place and still keeping watch over u and his kids. The Lord remains your strength.

  62. Too bad, but I believe God will strengthen the wife and the rest of the family to accommodate this big lost.
    I pray the C.I.D intensifies their investigations so Ghanaians know the full mystery behind the innocent captain’s death.
    God save us

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