By Wundef Media | Obuasi, Ashanti Region | July 2026
The Lay Movement of the Obuasi Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana has donated assorted food items, hygiene products, and Bibles to inmates of the Obuasi Local Prison as part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society.
The donation, which was presented to the prison authorities, included four bags of rice, five bags of maize, three gallons of cooking oil, 250 sachets of Pepsodent toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving sticks, groundnut paste, toilet rolls, Dettol antiseptic, Bibles, bottled water, and carbolic soap.
Presenting the items, Mrs. Linda Rockson Bamfo Mantey, Lay Chairman of the Obuasi Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, said the church’s mission extends beyond worship and ministry within church walls to serving society through acts of compassion and charity.
She explained that the Lay Movement believes in reaching out to people in difficult circumstances, including inmates, by providing both material and spiritual support.
“Our responsibility as a church is not limited to our congregations. We also have a duty to support society and show love to those who are in need,” she said.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Obuasi Local Prison, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prisons Service, Superintendent Daniel Nii Adequate, expressed gratitude to the Methodist Church for remembering the inmates and supporting their welfare.
He noted that such donations help improve the living conditions of inmates and contribute to their rehabilitation.
Superintendent Nii Adequate also appealed to individuals, corporate organisations, religious bodies, and philanthropists to support the prison’s plans to establish a Vocational Training Centre where inmates can acquire practical and employable skills before their release.
According to him, the proposed centre will provide training in various vocational trades to promote rehabilitation, reduce reoffending, and better prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society.
Also speaking at the event, the Diocesan Bishop of the Obuasi Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, Rt. Rev. Baffour Asamoah-Agyei, said caring for the less privileged is one of the fundamental responsibilities of the Christian faith.
He stressed that the church remains committed to supporting people in vulnerable situations, including prison inmates, and encouraged Christians to continually demonstrate the love of Christ through practical acts of kindness.
The donation forms part of the Methodist Church’s broader social responsibility efforts aimed at improving lives and promoting hope among disadvantaged groups within the Obuasi Municipality.