The Mahama administration has officially dissolved the National Cathedral Secretariat, a project initiated by former President Nana Akufo-Addo as a national Christian worship center and a symbol of Ghana’s religious heritage.
This was confirmed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, in an interview with Channel One TV.
He stated that the government would no longer provide funding for the National Cathedral project.
According to him, this decision is in line with the position consistently upheld by President John Mahama, who has been clear in ensuring that taxpayer money will not be used for the project moving forward.
“This government will not commit additional public funds to the National Cathedral project,” he said.
“We respect the religious significance of such an edifice, but our position is firm. If churches or private entities wish to complete it using their own resources, they are welcome to do so. The state will not bear the financial burden.”
Kwakye Ofosu rejected suggestions that the government should continue funding the project to avoid wasting the millions of cedis already spent. He argued that such calls ignored the country’s current economic conditions.
“Estimates suggest completing the Cathedral would require an additional $400 million. At a time when Ghanaians are demanding better roads, schools, and hospitals, we cannot justify such an expenditure on what is essentially a non-priority project,” he said.