Mahama outlines his three major concerns about controversial National Cathedral project
President John Mahama has outlined three major concerns over the National Cathedral project — its financing, location and the demolition of public and private properties to make way for the facility. Speaking at a citizens’ engagement during his tour of the Upper West Region, President Mahama said his concerns should not be interpreted as opposition […]
President John Mahama has voiced three major concerns regarding the National Cathedral project: its financing, location, and the demolition of existing properties. Despite being a Christian, Mahama makes clear that his objections are not to the concept of a national cathedral, but to how the project is being executed. His primary worry is the use of taxpayer funds to build the structure.
He proposes that Christians should pool their resources to fund the cathedral, suggesting that if each Christian contributed 1,000 cedis, the project could be financed independently. Mahama also objects to the chosen site of the cathedral, citing its proximity to several key public facilities which he believes will congest the area.
His third issue is the extensive property destruction that has occurred during the project's construction, including the demolition of judges' residences, the Malian Ambassador's residence, and the old passport office. He has submitted a forensic audit of the project to the Attorney General, with the intention of sharing it with the Christian Council for review.
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