The National Cathedral of Ghana’s Board of Directors has set the record straight, dismissing rumors that the project has been scrapped or repurposed as a Cultural Convention Centre. Following an emergency meeting on July 7, 2025, the Board issued a statement on July 9, clarifying the project’s status.
The Executive Director Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah, emphasised that no government agency has formally announced any change in the project’s objectives. “The National Cathedral project has not been abandoned, nor has there been any official decision to convert the site into a Cultural Convention Centre,” the statement read. “The site remains legally held by the National Cathedral of Ghana, with all architectural and design plans tailored specifically for its current religious and cultural vision.”
Dr. Opoku-Mensah reiterated the Cathedral’s purpose as a sacred national structure for key state events, such as state funerals and national thanksgiving services. He cited the President’s recent declaration of July 1 as Ghana’s National Day of Prayer, underscoring the project’s importance. The Cathedral will also serve as a cultural and heritage landmark, featuring facilities like a Bible Museum, Biblical Garden, and conference centre.
According to the Board, about 8% of construction was completed before the project stalled due to funding issues and politicization, which hindered private fundraising. Addressing concerns about financial transparency, the Board noted that an audit by Deloitte and Touche confirmed that all public funds were accounted for, with disbursements based on signed contracts and verified work.
Looking ahead, the Board is exploring a new approach to complete the project, involving collaboration between the state, church, and civil society to depoliticize the initiative and mobilize resources. “The Board remains fully committed to the vision of the National Cathedral,” Dr. Opoku-Mensah concluded, “not only as a national place of worship and unity for the Christian community, but also as an interfaith and cultural space for all Ghanaians.”
The Board urged the public to disregard misinformation and support the project’s completion as a “family house for all Christians” and a unifying national symbol.
