Every year on Mother’s Day weekend, former presidential staffer Charles Bissue honours his late mother’s memory by paying the hospital bills of mothers who have just given birth, a tradition inspired by his own birth story and the challenges his mother faced.

His latest gesture of kindness took place at the Essikado Government Hospital in the Western Region, where he settled the bills of all mothers who delivered between Friday, May 9, and Sunday, May 11, 2025.

In an audio message, Bissue shared the emotional story behind his commitment to supporting mothers.

“I was born on February 14, 1973. At the time, my mother was heavily pregnant, and my father didn’t have money, so he traveled in search of work. When she went into labour, there were no mobile phones, so she couldn’t reach him.

“She tried to hold on, but the pain became too much, so she rushed to a maternity home, Auntie Cece’s place in Laterbiokorshie. The midwife admitted her and allowed her to go home, trusting that my dad would come back to settle the bill. Eventually, my grandmother and father came and paid. That story stayed with me, and after my mother passed, I decided to do something for mothers every year,” he stated.

Charles Bissue noted that he began this initiative three years ago, following his mother’s passing.

“I’ve been doing this for the past three years. On Mother’s Day, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, I pay the bills of new mothers, whether it's for a Caesarean section or normal delivery. This is because mothers go through a lot,” he said.

“Sometimes the husband or the man may not be working and going through labor while worrying about finances is extremely stressful. That stress can lead to complications, even the loss of a child. That’s why I do this every year,” he added.

Several beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude for Charles Bissue’s generosity, saying it has helped ease a huge financial burden.

“My wife delivered at this facility, and the bill was paid by Charles Bissue in honor of Mother’s Day. He’s covering the bills of all women who delivered from Friday to Sunday, and we are extremely grateful,” said one husband.
Another beneficiary, a mother who had undergone a Caesarean section, shared her appreciation.

“I gave birth at Essikado Hospital through CS, and I want to say thank you to Honourable Charles Bissue for this kind gesture. God bless him wherever he is.”
Healthcare workers at the hospital also praised Charles Bissue’s continued support.

“Last year he paid the bills of new mothers, and this year he has done the same. We are truly appreciative. God bless him,” one staff member stated.

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