National Cathedral will emerge stronger from controversy – GPCC President

President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso, remains optimistic that the National Cathedral project will emerge stronger from the recent controversy surrounding it. His remarks follow renewed debate over the project's stalled progress, with Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, reaffirming his support while raising concerns about its implementation.

President John Mahama has also expressed reservations about the cathedral's financing, location, and the demolition of properties needed for the project.

In response to the ongoing scrutiny, the technical committee comprising Christian leaders has been convened to investigate the funding, location, and other pertinent aspects of the project's future. Speaking on Joy News' PM Express, Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso emphasized that the current situation should not be seen as the end of the project.

He invoked the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, likening the opposition and criticism to the process of purification that ultimately reveals the true value of something. According to him, a sound idea can only grow stronger in the face of opposition and criticism.

Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso sees the National Cathedral as a symbol of gold or a diamond, which undergoes refining processes to emerge shining brighter. He welcomed the ongoing public discussion and emphasized that the project should not be considered dead. He expressed his satisfaction with the current government's position on the project, anticipating that the continued dialogue will lead to a better outcome. Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso concluded by expressing his gladness that the idea of the cathedral is not dead.