President John Dramani Mahama has officially dissolved the National Cathedral Secretariat, effective May 1, 2025, following damning audit findings that revealed multiple breaches of Ghana’s procurement laws.
The announcement was made by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during a press briefing at the Jubilee House on Friday, July 18.
According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, the decision follows the release of an audit report by Deloitte, which uncovered serious irregularities in the operations of the Secretariat and its procurement processes.
“The audit revealed that the National Cathedral of Ghana project violated Section 20 and the First Schedule (Category B) of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended by Act 914, in the establishment of its Procurement Committee. The Committee, as constituted, failed to meet the legally mandated composition, including the absence of key statutory members required by law,” he noted.
He explained that the Committee failed to meet the legally mandated composition, lacked key statutory members, and wrongly designated the roles of Chairperson and Secretary
These he said undermine the legitimacy of its decisions and raise concerns about the integrity of the entire procurement process.
“The above audit findings rock the very foundation of the project and the work of the Secretariat and raise serious questions about the use of public funds. The National Cathedral Secretariat which used to be here at the Presidency stands dissolved as of 1st May,2025,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated.
He added that legal processes are also underway to formally dissolve the project’s Board of Trustees.
“Legal steps are being taken to dissolve the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral,” he said.
The National Cathedral was the flagship initiative of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who pledged to construct the religious edifice in honour of God upon assuming office in 2017.
Launched in 2021, the grand vision included a Bible Museum, Biblical Garden, 350-seater restaurant, and a library, intended to blend religious significance with tourism potential.
Yet, as of 2025, only 8% of the project has been completed.
The $97 million already spent—including substantial outstanding payments to contractors—has drawn public outrage and intensified demands for transparency and accountability, especially amid ongoing economic challenges.
