The Christian Council of Ghana has given a newly established inter-group technical committee one month to recommend a way forward for the stalled National Cathedral project.
The committee was formed following a closed-door meeting between the Council and the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to discuss the future of the controversial project.
The committee is expected to develop a realistic funding framework, assess potential adjustments to the project’s location and make key administrative recommendations to guide the next phase of the initiative.
Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, said the committee’s report would be submitted directly to President John Mahama to inform decisions at the executive level.
The Council has also called for the acceleration of the ongoing forensic audit into the project’s finances, stressing the need for transparency before any major decisions are taken.
The National Cathedral project was initiated in 2017 under former President Nana Akufo-Addo as a national Christian heritage and worship centre. Construction officially began in 2019, but the project has since faced significant financial and construction challenges.
The initiative has attracted public criticism over its cost, funding arrangements and prolonged delays, with questions raised about its viability and future.
The Council’s intervention comes at a critical stage in the project’s history, with the committee’s report and the outcome of the forensic audit expected to shape discussions on its future.
The recommendations could inform decisions on whether to redesign, relocate or pursue other options for the National Cathedral project.
