Our beloved late lecturer, Alexander Aristo Aryee (Esq), was laid to rest at a private burial in Accra on Friday, 19 th April, 2024. He passed away on 2 nd March, 2024.
Prior to the burial, the funeral ceremony, which was well attended by people from all walks of life, was held at the Grace Methodist Church grounds at Gbawe, a suburb of Accra.
On Sunday, 21 st April, a memorial service was held for him at the Apostolic Faith Church at Apraku, a suburb of Accra, where he worshipped.
Aristo, as he was popularly called, was a man of many parts. He was a lawyer, a lecturer, an economist and a politician who touched numerous lives with his special qualities.
In its funeral tribute, MountCrest University College described Aristo as a man whose ‘’compassionate nature, exemplary conduct and unwavering dedication to his students serve as a model for all of us. The countless lives he influenced continue to bear witness to his legacy.’’
Below is the full tribute:
‘’ Mr. Aristo Alexander Aryee (ESQ), popularly known as "Aristo" first entered the corridors of MountCrest University College (MCU) in 2012 to pursue a three-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree programme. On 29 th June, 2015, he happily received his LLB Degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) awarded by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
‘’Then in November, 2012, he again joined the MountCrest Family when he accepted the offer of Assistant Lecturer in the Faculty of Law.
‘’Walking the esteemed corridors of MCU, Aristo’s aura evoked friendliness and tenderness. His unwavering commitment to his students transcended all boundaries. In his capacity as a lecturer, Aristo transcended the role of an educator and served as an inspiration to his students, offering counsel not only on academic obstacles but also on navigating the complexities of being working students and taking care of families.
‘’An exceptional quality that Aristo possessed was the ability to recognise each student as a unique individual with unique ambitions, obstacles and needs. His amiable disposition and steadfast dedication to his students endeared him to every individual with whom he came into contact.
‘’Beyond academic environments and textbooks, he understood that pursuing knowledge required nurturing his students' intellectual and emotional growth. Thus, Aristo exhibited dedication to his duties as a lecturer through his active participation in student interactions and meticulous attention to detail, which prevented any individual from being disregarded.
‘’He frequently gave of his personal time in order to provide further assistance and direction to individuals who required it. His commitment was without limit. Aristo consistently demonstrated a willingness to assist and inspire his students in their pursuit of excellence, whether it involved providing constructive criticism, elucidating complex ideas, or simply listening.
‘’And today, his enduring legacy of love and compassion has profoundly affected those who had the honour of being acquainted with him. They all simply called him Aristo.
‘’However, Aristo's influence transcended the boundaries of the academic community. Constantly willing to offer advice and solutions derived from his extensive professional background, he served as an invaluable resource for his colleagues. His presence infused the university with camaraderie and solidarity, cultivating an environment conducive to the flourishing of all who worked with him; Aristo never missed a deadline or a training programme, even when he battled ill health.
‘’In observing Mr. Alexander Aristo Aryee's life and its lasting impact today, it is pertinent to recognise the profound influence that an individual could bestow upon a great number of others. His compassionate nature, exemplary conduct, and unwavering dedication to his students serve as a model for all of us. The countless lives he influenced continue to bear witness to his legacy.
‘’At MountCrest, Aristo, we mourn your passing. We have lost a precious Gem and we shake our heads in grief as our Flags continue to fly at half-mast in your honour.
‘’Aristo, Rest in Peace.
‘’Rest with the assurance that your enduring heritage of love, compassion, ardour and knowledge will continue to motivate future generations.
Rest Peacefully in the Lord Jesus Christ.’’