Construction of Ghana’s National Cathedral is set to resume, according to a statement issued by the chairman of the board, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah. The announcement came after a September 20 meeting between the National Cathedral’s Board of Directors and Deloitte auditors, who have completed a statutory audit covering the project’s finances from inception through December 31, 2020.
The audit was initiated in response to public concerns over alleged corruption and questionable spending related to the project. In his September 24 statement, Apostle Onyinah confirmed that the audit report is now ready, paving the way for construction to continue.
“The audit was a key demand by church leaders and the public to establish transparency in the project’s implementation. With the completion of this first audit, preparations are underway for construction to resume,” said Apostle Onyinah. He also expressed gratitude for the support received so far and called for renewed prayer and financial contributions to ensure the project’s success.
Over the last seven years, Ghanaian taxpayers have spent $58 million on the project, which has seen slow progress. An estimated $450 million is still required to complete the construction, though it is unclear if sufficient funds have been secured.
By mid-2022, various church denominations had contributed GH¢2.21 million ($164,000) towards the project. While significant, this amount alone is far from covering the remaining costs needed to complete the National Cathedral.
