The NPP aspiring parliamentary candidate for the Yendi constituency, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, has donated towards the celebration of this years’ Ramadan.

He made the donation to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu at his residence in Accra.

The donation which coincides with this year’s Ramadan is for onward distribution to the poor and needy in the society.

Items donated includes 50 bags of sugar, 50 boxes of water, 10 cartons of milk, 10 cartons of milo, 50 bags of sachet water and an undisclosed amount of money.

“My donation was timeous and targeted. I am fully aware that the partial lockdown has worsen the living situation of some vulnerable people because their incomes have slowed. I am hopeful that this support will ease their burden especially in this Ramadan period” Farouk said.

Receiving the items, the National Chief Imam commended the gesture, saying it has come at the right time as most vulnerable people during Ramadan seek the support of the Imam.

The Chief Imam prayed for him for his unending support and assured him of his continuous supplication as seeks to represent the people of Yendi in the august House of Parliament.