Government to Launch Probe into National Cathedral Project – President Mahama The government will soon initiate an investigation into the National
Government to Launch Probe into National Cathedral Project – President Mahama
The government will soon initiate an investigation into the National Cathedral project, following the recommendation of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). CHRAJ has called for an audit of the project and an investigation into any potential misuse of public funds.
“Government is enjoined to follow this directive and will soon activate an investigation into the project,” President Mahama stated during the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday, January 12, at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
High-Profile Attendance
The service brought together a diverse group of attendees, including Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, First Lady Lordina Mahama, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, and representatives from various Christian denominations. Key figures from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), such as National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, were also present.
Prominent Christian leaders, including Archbishop Nicolas Duncan-Williams of Action Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyinasare of Perez Chapel International, and Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, led prayers for the President, Vice-President, and their families. The event emphasized unity and divine guidance for the administration.
Rethinking the Project’s Future
Addressing the congregation, President Mahama emphasized the need for consensus among Christians on how to undertake such a project without relying on public funds. He highlighted the importance of achieving the National Cathedral at a reasonable cost, citing Ghana’s current economic challenges.
“It makes no sense to pursue a project at a staggering cost of $400 million,” he remarked. Comparing Ghana’s initiative to Nigeria’s National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, which cost $30 million, President Mahama expressed confidence in identifying a more feasible approach.
“I believe we can arrive at a more reasonable figure and collaboratively raise the necessary funds. This reconsideration should even include the possibility of changing the current site selected for the project,” he added.
The President’s remarks underscore a commitment to financial prudence and stakeholder engagement in revisiting the project’s direction.