Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Crime Check Foundation has eulogised former Black Stars player, Christian Atsu, for his philanthropic works.
According to Ibrahim Kwarteng, Atsu was very passionate about his philanthropic works.
Recounting some of his good deeds, Mr Kwarteng noted that Atsu paid the bills of many sick people, paid the school fees of many kids and ensure ensured the release of many prisoners.
“Atsu had been monitoring the works of Crime Check Foundation and he reached out about 5 years ago. His dream was to see the fines of petty offenders being paid. He started pouring in money through which many petty offenders were released and reintegrated into society. He has consistently advocated the passage of noncustodial bill into law and it’s a pity he’s gone today,” Mr Kwarteng said.
He further noted that Atsu “paid the fines of over 150 prisoners, ensured their release and gave them capital to start a trade.”
“Under our health check series he paid the medical bills of many individuals who are not prisoners – we call them medical prisoners. He paid for surgeries for these individuals as well under our general charity series he also gave trading capital to lots of widows and orphans.
Mr Kwarteng also mentioned that Atsu paid the school fees of many students across the country.
“He did a lot for humanity,” he added.
Christian Atsu met his untimely death in Turkey as a result of the earthquake that struck on February 6, 2023. His mortal remains was returned to the state on Sunday, February 19, 2023. The government of Ghana has pledged to give Atsu a befitting burial.
Source: The Independent Ghana