Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia visited Most Rev. Mathew Kwesi Gyamfi, the Catholic Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, on Wednesday, October 9, to reaffirm his commitment to faith-based organizations.
During this visit, he pledged that if elected, his administration would maintain an open-door policy, granting all religious groups equal access to his office.
This meeting took place ahead of Dr. Bawumia’s campaign in the Bono Region and was aimed at strengthening the collaboration between the government and faith-based organizations. The Vice President expressed his appreciation for the church’s role in national development and sought the Bishop’s prayers and spiritual guidance.
Dr. Bawumia highlighted the importance of partnering with religious institutions in shaping policies and addressing pressing societal challenges.
“I aim to create an open-door government where all faith-based organizations will have equal and frequent access to my office as president, allowing us to work together for the betterment of Ghana,” he stated.
In his response, the Catholic Bishop conveyed his gratitude for Dr. Bawumia’s visit, marking it as a significant occasion since it was the first time a sitting vice president had called on him.
He praised the Vice President’s efforts to engage religious leaders and stressed the necessity of a strong partnership between the church and the government.
The Bishop reaffirmed the church’s commitment to working alongside the government to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.
He pointed out that through collaboration, the church can significantly impact community upliftment and support initiatives that foster peace and educational progress. Both leaders concurred on the importance of continuous cooperation to tackle national challenges and promote comprehensive development across Ghana.