Mahama orders immediate dissolution of National Cathedral Board of Trustees
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana project, immediately ending the group’s role in overseeing the stalled infrastructure initiative. This move concludes the oversight tenure of the appointed administrators. Official Communication Channels and Administrative Directive The…
President John Dramani Mahama has immediately dissolved the Board of Trustees overseeing the National Cathedral of Ghana project, bringing an end to their role in managing the stalled infrastructure initiative. This decision was formalized through an official dispatch signed by Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, on September 18, 2026.
The directive explicitly stated that "His Excellency the President has directed the dissolution of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana Project with immediate effect."
Under the administrative protocols, the transfer of the project's physical assets is required. Trustees must work closely with the designated project consultant to ensure a proper transfer of the construction grounds to the ministry. The deadline for this site surrender is set for October 31, 2026. Government officials stressed that this real estate transition is crucial to allow the government to determine the project's future.
The dissolved entity was led by Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, who served as the chairman of the leadership council. Various state offices received formal notifications of the transition, including the Secretary to the President, the Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House, the deputy minister, the ministry chief director, and the executive director at the National Cathedral secretariat.
State representatives acknowledged the efforts of the outgoing committee members, expressing gratitude for their commitment to promoting the Christian faith in the country. Minister Ayariga thanked them for their dedication to spiritual matters. The administration now faces critical decisions regarding the project's ultimate viability, redesign, or permanent closure.
As public scrutiny grows over the multi-million-dollar undertaking, the incoming administrative review is expected to balance fiscal accountability with broader national dialogues about state involvement in religious infrastructure.
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