The National Cathedral project, initiated by President Akufo-Addo, has been surrounded by controversy since its beginning.
Originally presented as a private endeavor to be funded through donations, it was later revealed that state funds had been used for its construction.
In a recent media encounter, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), pledged to complete the project if elected president. He highlighted the importance of engaging with stakeholders to secure necessary funding.
The project’s history is fraught with controversy. President Akufo-Addo’s 2016 campaign promise to build a national cathedral was initially met with skepticism.
However, in 2020, it was disclosed that over GHC 339 million in state funds had been allocated to the project, leading to public outrage.
Dr. Bawumia’s promise to finish the project represents a notable shift in the government’s stance. He acknowledged the public funds already invested and stressed the need for stakeholder engagement to determine the project’s future.
Public funds have been invested in it. We need to engage with churches and stakeholders to decide how to complete the project. It is a significant issue,
he stated.
