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President Mahama promises inquiry into National Cathedral Project

Accra, Ghana – Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to launch an inquiry into the National Cathedral Project, questioning its viability amidst Ghana’s economic challenges.

Addressing a National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service in Accra, Mr. Mahama criticized the $400 million price tag, describing it as impractical and not in the public interest.

In his address, Mr. Mahama stated, “The current circumstances that Ghana is going through make no sense to achieve such a project at a whopping sum of $400 million.” He further emphasized the need for accountability, revealing that his administration will act on recommendations from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate possible misapplication of public funds associated with the projec

The former president reaffirmed his dedication to transparency, stating, “Government is enjoined to follow this directive and will soon activate such an investigation into the project.” This commitment underscores his administration’s intent to scrutinize financial decisions made during the development of the cathedral.

Mr. Mahama also called for a unified approach among Christians in Ghana to plan and execute national projects without burdening taxpayers. He stressed that any future projects, including the National Cathedral, should be privately funded and more cost-effective.

“On the future of the project, I believe that all of us as Christians must forge a consensus on how to achieve such a project without recourse to public funds,” he noted.

Drawing comparisons with similar initiatives in other countries, Mr. Mahama highlighted that the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, was built for $30 million. He proposed that Ghana adopt a pragmatic approach to reduce costs, suggesting, “We can reach a more reasonable figure for achieving such a project, and together we can raise the funding for it.”

In addition to financial concerns, Mr. Mahama hinted at the possibility of relocating the project. He left the decision open for future consultations among the Christian community, stating, “Such a reconsideration of this project might even include changing the current site that was chosen for the project.”

Mr. Mahama’s remarks have sparked a national conversation on the feasibility and management of large-scale projects funded with public resources. As Ghanaians await the promised inquiry, the discourse on balancing faith, development, and fiscal responsibility continues to gain momentum.

Credit:- Benard Rhussia- Source:- Jubilee House

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