The Chairperson of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Nabla, has threatened to sue the Mahama-led government over plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC).
According to Madam Nabla, she and many others donated towards the construction of a National Cathedral—not a Cultural Convention Centre—and the government’s move amounts to a betrayal of public trust.
The decision to reconfigure the project was outlined in a new policy document under the 24-hour economy initiative for culture, creative arts, and tourism, dubbed SH0W24.
The proposed NCCC is expected to be established in partnership with the AfCFTA Secretariat and serve as Africa’s premier venue for international exhibitions, film festivals, trade shows, and summits.
The government argues that the shift addresses a critical infrastructure gap while respecting religious and national values.
However, speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Madam Nabla strongly criticised the move and insisted that the original purpose—a National Cathedral—remains valid.
While it remains unclear whether she is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, she vowed to ensure the church is reimbursed for its financial contributions.
“President Mahama told us it was not right for state resources to be used for a cathedral. So I am going to sue the government to ensure that the Presby Church gets our money back,” she said.
“I never contributed a pesewa towards a cultural convention centre; it was a cathedral. So it will be a mismanagement of funds if the cathedral is not built. They would have to pay us our money before embarking on the Cultural Convention Centre project.”
She further urged the government to consider launching a new national fundraising campaign if it wants to pursue the NCCC initiative.
Source: Gertrude Otchere
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