Mahama Calls for Immediate Probe into National Cathedral Project Expenditure

Ghana’s National Cathedral Project, initiated by former President Akufo-Addo as a testament to the country’s Christian heritage, has become a hotbed of controversy. Allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption have cast a shadow over the project, sparking national concern about its feasibility and transparency.

Mahama Calls Immediate Probe into National Cathedral Project

During a Christian National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), on Sunday, January 12, President John Dramani Mahama pledged to launch a comprehensive investigation into the project. He raised concerns about the economic wisdom of undertaking such an expensive venture during challenging financial times for the nation.

President Mahama underscored the importance of accountability and protecting public resources.

“The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has already called for a government audit of the project to investigate potential misuse of public funds. We are committed to initiating a full-scale inquiry into this matter,” he assured attendees.

He was critical of the project’s $400 million price tag, questioning its justification in Ghana’s current economic climate. Comparing the project to Nigeria’s National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, which cost $30 million, he argued for a more cost-effective approach.

“This project can and must be completed at a reasonable cost. Spending $400 million in these circumstances is unjustifiable. Together, we can raise the necessary funds to achieve this goal without burdening the state.”

President Mahama also hinted at possible changes to the project’s plans, including relocating the site. He emphasized that state funds would not be used, calling for a unified Christian effort to ensure the project’s completion through private funding.

“This cathedral should be a project we all embrace, but it must be done with consensus and without public financing,” he concluded.

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