The National Cathedral project, a signature initiative of the Mahama administration, has come under intense scrutiny after revelations of significant financial irregularities.
According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communication, an audit conducted by Deloitte and Touche has uncovered that the project has cost the state a staggering $97 million so far.
The audit, ordered by President Mahama, reportedly found a disturbing lack of due diligence, weak internal controls, and poor accounting practices in the management of the project’s funds.
This disclosure has sparked outrage among Ghanaians, many of whom are questioning the transparency and accountability surrounding the National Cathedral’s escalating costs.
Opposition figures have seized on the revelations, accusing the government of mismanaging public resources and prioritizing a controversial religious project over more pressing national needs.
The Mahama administration, which has championed the National Cathedral as a symbol of Ghana’s Christian heritage, now finds itself on the defensive, forced to address concerns over the project’s financial management and its impact on the country’s limited resources.
As the audit findings continue to reverberate, the public is demanding a thorough investigation and for those responsible for the financial irregularities to be held accountable. The future of the National Cathedral project now hangs in the balance, with its mounting costs and questionable oversight calling into question its viability and necessity.
