The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has categorically denied reports that the government intends to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre. Speaking on Citi Breakfast Show, Kwakye Ofosu described these claims as “inaccurate and misleading”.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, a continental organization currently renting space in Accra submitted an unsolicited proposal to establish its headquarters on the National Cathedral site, which includes building a cultural and convention centre. However, he emphasized that the government has neither accepted nor considered this proposal.
Kwakye Ofosu reiterated President John Dramani Mahama’s stance on the National Cathedral project, affirming that no public funds will be used for its construction. “As long as President Mahama remains president, not even a pesewa of taxpayers’ money will be spent on this National Cathedral project,” he stressed.
The government plans to conduct a forensic audit to determine the project’s future. “What happens to the site will be decided once we have all the facts. But I can assure Ghanaians no public funds will go into the cathedral,” Kwakye Ofosu added ¹ ².
The National Cathedral project has been embroiled in controversy over funding, purpose and transparency. Despite this, the Board of Directors has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the project, exploring new approaches and collaborations to depoliticize the initiative and secure necessary resources.
