Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has commissioned the newly constructed St. Jude’s Catholic Church at New Weija in Accra, after supporting the project through to completion.
The newly completed church building features modern washroom facilities and provides a place of worship and support for cured lepers at the Weija Leprosarium.
The project was completed as part of a commitment Dr. Bawumia made to his long-time friend, Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell, a respected Catholic priest and founder of the Lepers Aid Centre.
Dr. Bawumia visited the church on Sunday to officially commission the facility. During the ceremony, he expressed his happiness at seeing the project completed and pledged additional support to improve sanitation in the area.
The former Vice President promised to assist with the construction of a drainage system to help address sanitation challenges around the church and surrounding community.
He also praised the contractor and artisans involved in the construction for their quality workmanship, describing the completed church as “a beautiful sight to behold.”
Dr. Bawumia thanked God for giving him the opportunity to fulfill his promise to Rev. Fr. Campbell and contribute to the development of the Catholic church and its facilities.
“By the Grace of God, I was privileged to help build this church together with its washrooms. It was a promise I made to my good friend Father Campbell and I am happy that God has made it possible,” Dr. Bawumia said.
Father Campbell Praises Dr. Bawumia’s Support
Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell, the resident priest at St. Jude’s Church, expressed deep appreciation to Dr. Bawumia for his continued generosity and commitment to supporting charitable initiatives.
Father Campbell revealed that the former Vice President has been a strong supporter of his charity work over the years and has consistently responded whenever assistance has been requested.
According to him, Dr. Bawumia has demonstrated compassion not only through financial support but also by regularly visiting the community, interacting with residents and spending time with them.
“Dr. Bawumia has never said no to us. Anytime we have called on him, even on short notice, he has responded positively. He comes here all the time to spend time with us, interact with us, and eat with us.”
The commissioning of the St. Jude’s Catholic Church at New Weija highlights Dr. Bawumia’s continued involvement in community development, charitable initiatives and projects aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable people in Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com