As part of the celebrations marking his 60th birthday, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira, made a generous donation to the Kumasi Children’s Home. The Vice President presented a range of essential items including 100 bags of rice, 20 bags of sugar, 50 packs of diapers, 20 boxes of toothbrushes, and 20 packs of toilet rolls.
Additionally, the donation included 100 packs of detergents, 20 boxes of cooking oil, 10 boxes of tinned tomatoes, 150 cartons of water, 200 cartons of assorted drinks, and a variety of biscuits. To support the daily activities of the home, Vice President Bawumia contributed GHC60,000 and pledged to provide a Coaster bus to facilitate their transportation needs.
Furthermore, he expressed his commitment to serve as the Patron of the Kumasi Children’s Home, underscoring his dedication to supporting its mission.
“Everyone needs some form of help, but in my opinion those with the most needs are these children in orphanages, who are here through no fault of theirs. That’s why I chose to spend my birthday with the children in this Home, as I am here in Kumasi on my birthday,” Dr Bawumia said.
“Every year I spend my birthday with the vulnerable in society, so you can be sure that if God gives me life, this is not the last time you will see me or hear from me on my birthday.”
The manager of the home, Madam Mabel Amponsah, thanked the vice president for his thoughtful act on behalf of the roughly 90 kids, some of whom had disabilities.
She said Dr Bawumia’s decision to spend his birthday with the vulnerable and abandoned children was a clear indication of his love for humanity.
“As you have shown us love and care on your special day, we pray that your dreams and desires will be met. We ask the Almighty to grant you your heart’s desires. We will continue to pray for you,” she said.
Dr. Bawumia sent bags of rice and other supplies to the Weija Leprosarium in place of his customary birthday lunch with healed lepers at his home in Accra to make sure the lepers shared in his special day.
Dr. Bawumia received prayers and blessings earlier in the day from Muslim and Christian clerics who wished him a long life and success in his endeavours to lead the New Patriotic Party and ultimately Ghana.
