General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has criticised the government over reported plans to convert the site of the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre.
His comments follow recent statements by Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who clarified that President John Mahama has not made any such decision, and that no official approval has been given for a change in the project’s purpose.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, who is also the Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankese, explained that while a proposal had been submitted to the 24-hour Secretariat suggesting a new use for the land, it remains under consideration and has not been endorsed by the President.
But in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr. Kodua dismissed the explanation, accusing the government of engaging in propaganda.
“It is not true. The minister has embarked on propaganda and has brought it into government. After assuming power, they have realised that the National Cathedral is a good thing and do not know what to do and have decided to convert it into National Cultural Convention Centre,” he claimed.
“Is it for Akan Drama or Efiewura? What exactly is the purpose of this Convention Centre?” he quizzed, referencing popular local TV series and cultural productions.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu has insisted that the future of the site will be determined only after a full forensic audit into the National Cathedral project and the operations of the now-dissolved Secretariat.
The project, once touted as a national symbol of faith and unity, has come under intense public scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities.
At a recent media briefing, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu shared highlights from an audit by Deloitte and Touche, which uncovered multiple cases of financial mismanagement, including procurement breaches, undocumented spending, and irregular payments.
Source: Gertrude Otchere
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