Ghana requires infrastructure similar to the National Cathedral, according to South Dayi MP Rockson Etse Dafeamekpor.
He emphasised the absence of a central spiritual hub in the country and proposed that building a cathedral would be a beneficial endeavour.
In an interview with JoyNews, Mr. Dafeamekpor expressed reservations regarding the project’s chosen site and financing, implying a lack of government dedication to its realisation.
“It has always been my position that the idea is good, but the grievance people have is that, because we have moved into an economic meltdown, it is not necessary.
“We should not be doing it at this hour, but it is something if we have it, and if we have the wherewithal to support it, it is good to have it.
“Looking at the sums of money involved, we should have seen the structure up, even if it is not completed.”
Despite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s assurance that the National Cathedral would be completed by March 6, 2024, construction progress remains limited to the foundation level.
Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress, led by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, attempted a symbolic commissioning of the project.
However, their efforts were met with opposition from security personnel, citing directives from higher authorities.
Nevertheless, Mr. Ablakwa outlined several demands during the incident.
“We are demanding full accountability for what happened to our $8,141,552. We are demanding that the board of trustees of the national cathedral be dissolved without delay.
“We are calling on all the prosecutor institutions to immediately commence the prosecution of all those who have caused this gross financial loss to the state,” he said.