Mahama Ayariga pledges to mobilise funds for National Cathedral if approved
Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has pledged to explore avenues to mobilise funding for the construction of the National Cathedral if he is approved by Parliament and the project receives the backing of the Christian community and President John Dramani Mahama. Mr Ayariga made the commitment when he appeared before […]
Mahama Ayariga, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has pledged to explore funding options for the National Cathedral should he receive approval from Parliament, garner support from the Christian community, and obtain President John Dramani Mahama's backing. Addressing Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, Ayariga expressed reservations about the previous execution of the project but affirmed his support for the overarching idea of establishing a national cathedral for Ghana’s Christian community.
He assured the House that if he were approved, he would engage the Christian community’s leadership and, if the President deemed it fitting, he would mobilize funds for its construction. Ayariga emphasized that Ghana’s deeply religious nature renders places of worship integral to national life, citing the prevalence of churches, mosques, and other religious facilities across the nation.
However, he expressed concerns over the project’s implementation, particularly concerning the selection of the location. Any decision to revive or complete the project would necessitate consultations with the Christian community and the President before mobilizing resources for its construction.
Written by urgent.news from Adom Online's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
