Mahama orders immediate dissolution of National Cathedral Board of Trustees

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Board of Trustees overseeing the National Cathedral of Ghana project, marking the end of their involvement. The directive was conveyed in a letter dated September 18, 2026, signed by Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga and addressed to the board's Chairman and members.

The letter stated, "His Excellency the President has directed the dissolution of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana Project with immediate effect."

Upon dissolution, the trustees are required to cooperate with the project consultant and formally transfer the National Cathedral project site to the Ministry by October 31, 2026. The Ministry stated that this handover is essential to enable the government to decide the future of the project. The letter was addressed to Apostle Prof Opoku Onyinah, who chaired the board, along with copies sent to key individuals including the Secretary to the President, Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House, Deputy Minister, Chief Director of the Ministry, and the Executive Director of the National Cathedral of Ghana Secretariat.

On behalf of President Mahama, Minister Ayariga expressed gratitude to the trustee members for their service, stating, "I wish to thank you for your commitment to promoting the Christian faith in the country." The government is now poised to determine the subsequent steps for the National Cathedral project following the official handover of the site.