Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged for cooperation between the religious leaders and the government to finalize the construction of the National Cathedral.
He highlighted the necessity to find a resolution to the ongoing controversy surrounding the project during a gathering with religious leaders in the Greater Accra Region.
Dr. Bawumia underscored the significance of the project for Ghana and emphasized the importance of unity within the church to collaborate with the government in seeking private funding avenues to complete the endeavor.
“The church has to come together and meet the government so that we talk about the way forward. The church must come together and let the government know the best way forward on how we can get private resources to help us complete the National Cathedral,” he said on Monday.
He expressed optimism that a collective effort can find a solution, saying “if we all come together, we will figure it out.”
“I think if we all come together we will figure it out because we cannot leave it where it is,” he added.
The construction of the National Cathedral is seen as a fulfillment of a promise President Akufo-Addo made to God before winning the 2016 elections.
The project, featuring a 5,000-seater auditorium, aims to provide Ghana with a grand national park accessible to all citizens, while also bringing new skills, technology, and job opportunities to the country. It is intended to serve as a landmark for national, regional, and international tourists.
In 2021, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta announced plans to commission the ongoing National Cathedral project on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. However, the project has faced delays, despite significant expenditure, casting doubt on the timeline.