Former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has joined global leaders in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died in the early hours of Monday as confirmed by the Vatican.
In a solemn message shared via his official Facebook page, Dr. Bawumia expressed deep sorrow over the death and offered heartfelt condolences to the Catholic community both in Ghana and around the world.
“It is with deep grief that I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis,” he wrote.
Dr. Bawumia praised the late Pope’s enduring legacy of peace, humility, and inclusiveness, describing him as a global spiritual icon whose values transcended borders and religions.
“The late Pope was a man of unwavering peace and compassion. He lived a life of inclusiveness and humility, which was admired by many around the world. When I visited him a year ago, he left such a remarkable impression on me as one whose true essence and outlook on life was to live pure and right.
“join the Catholic community in Ghana and worldwide to mourn this huge loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences. May his legacy inspire us as we continue to pursue our individual mandates on earth.
