
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially commissioned the newly constructed St. Jude’s Catholic Church in New Weija, Accra, fulfilling a personal promise made to his longtime friend, Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell. The event highlighted Dr. Bawumia’s deep-seated commitment to community welfare and religious infrastructure, serving as a significant milestone for the local Catholic community. During the ceremony, the former Vice President was celebrated for his personal involvement in the project, which he supported as part of a broader mission to assist the vulnerable and enhance social development. Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell, who has been a vocal advocate for the marginalized, used the occasion to recount the numerous ways Dr. Bawumia has supported the church and its philanthropic efforts. Fr. Campbell shared poignant instances of the former Vice President’s generosity, including the provision of food supplies during critical shortages and significant financial assistance for medical treatments. These acts of kindness, often delivered in response to urgent calls for help, have been vital in maintaining the church’s outreach programs and supporting the less fortunate within the community. A cornerstone of Dr. Bawumia’s philanthropic legacy is his dedicated support for individuals affected by leprosy. Through his work with Lepers Aid Ghana and the Weija Leprosarium, he has consistently advocated for the dignity and inclusion of cured leprosy patients. Fr. Campbell emphasized that Dr. Bawumia’s contributions have made a tangible impact on the lives of these individuals, ensuring they are recognized as worthy and valued members of society. This ongoing commitment to the Lepers Aid cause underscores the former Vice President’s focus on long-term social welfare. The commissioning of St. Jude’s Catholic Church reflects a broader pattern of interfaith cooperation and personal philanthropy that has characterized Dr. Bawumia’s public life. By strengthening religious institutions and supporting social interventions, he continues to play a role in fostering community cohesion and providing relief to those in need. The new church facility is expected to serve as a hub for both spiritual growth and continued humanitarian efforts in the New Weija area, cementing a partnership dedicated to the service of others.