NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has donated GH¢50,000 to support the activities and operations of St Jude Catholic Church in Weija, Greater Accra Region.
The donation forms part of his continued support for the church, having previously contributed towards the construction of its church building and an eight-seater washroom facility equipped with disability-friendly features.
Dr Bawumia was honoured during a Holy Mass held to recognise his contribution to the church, where he also commissioned the newly constructed washroom facility. He subsequently toured the Weija Leprosarium, interacting with patients and assuring them of his continued support.
Presenting the GH¢50,000 donation, Dr Bawumia said his support was inspired by the work of Rev. Fr Andrew Campbell, whom he described as a person deeply committed to caring for vulnerable people, including the poor, sick and persons affected by leprosy.
“Father Campbell is an extraordinary person. He’s a true man of God, and he cares about the poor, the needy, the hungry, the lepers, the street children, the sick, and this is something I also care deeply about,” he said.
Rev. Fr Andrew Campbell, in response, praised Dr Bawumia for his generosity and empathy towards vulnerable people, particularly his willingness to personally interact with patients at the leprosarium.
“Dr Bawumia has that empathy towards needy and sick people. I’ve noticed it in the way he interacts when he comes and meets all those who had leprosy. Today, you saw him; he shook hands with everybody, hugged them and shook hands with them. He’s helping so many people because he has love for humanity,” he said.
