The site of Ghana's National Cathedral in Accra has been returned to the government as the administration awaits the Attorney-General's review of a forensic audit into expenditure on the project. Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga disclosed this at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on October 5, 2026. The contractor has been directed to hand over the site to his Ministry, which will hold it until the government decides on the project's future.
According to Minister Ayariga, the Attorney-General is reviewing the forensic audit into expenditures related to the initial plans for the National Cathedral under the previous administration. The government will determine the next steps for the project based on the Attorney-General's advice. The project has stalled due to a lack of funds, and the board of trustees of the National Cathedral has been dissolved following the government's decision not to commit further public funds.
The National Cathedral project was initiated by the previous administration, led by President Akufo-Addo. The project has faced criticism and controversy, with concerns raised about the use of public funds for the construction. The forensic audit was conducted to investigate expenditures related to the project, and the Attorney-General's review is expected to provide guidance on the project's future.
Minister Ayariga confirmed that the board of trustees of the National Cathedral has been dissolved, and the government will determine the next steps for the site after receiving the Attorney-General's advice. The site has been handed over to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, which will hold it until a decision is made.
The government's decision to halt the project has raised questions about the fate of the National Cathedral. The project was intended to provide a sacred space for Ghana's Christian community, but its stalling has sparked debate about the use of public funds for such projects. The Attorney-General's review is expected to provide clarity on the project's future.
The National Cathedral project has been a subject of controversy since its inception. The project's stalling has raised concerns about the government's commitment to the project and the use of public funds. The government's decision to hand over the site to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs suggests that the project may not be abandoned entirely.
The government's handling of the National Cathedral project has raised questions about its priorities and commitment to public projects. The project's stalling has also raised concerns about the impact on Ghana's development and the use of public funds. The Attorney-General's review is expected to provide guidance on the project's future and the government's next steps.
Key points
- The National Cathedral site has been handed back to the government pending the Attorney-General's review of a forensic audit into expenditure on the project.
- The project has stalled due to a lack of funds, and the board of trustees has been dissolved.
- The government will determine the next steps for the project based on the Attorney-General's advice.
