Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called for the prosecution of individuals implicated in the financial mismanagement surrounding the controversial National Cathedral project.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 19, Mr Bentil stressed that legal action must be taken against those whose actions have led to the financial mismanagement.
“They spent almost $100 million, and all we have is that hole. Go ahead, find the people who spent the money, let them come and confirm it.”
“Go ahead and prosecute them,” he added.
Mr. Bentil’s comments follow recent revelations from government spokespersons, indicating that approximately $97 million has been expended on the project so far, with a significant portion of the funds going unaccounted for.
The National Cathedral project, which was launched with much fanfare as a national place of worship, was championed by former President Nana Akufo-Addo as a “sacred obligation to God.”
The project has since remained at its foundation level following financial mismanagement by those in charge of the construction.
Mr Bentil argued that accountability must not be reduced to mere public discourse, stating that those involved in the crime must be punished.
Source: myjoyonline
