• Advertise with Us
  • About Us
Sunday, October 12, 2025
  • Login
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • General News
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Africa
  • World
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • General News
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Africa
  • World
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home General News

National Cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

admin by admin
March 1, 2023
in General News
0
National Cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis
0
SHARES
8
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on Telegram

In the heart of Ghana’s capital, Accra, hoardings plastered with artistic impressions of an architectural marvel block prying eyes from seeing what lies on the other side.

Depending on who you ask, the planned multi-million dollar building – known as the National Cathedral of Ghana – is either a symbol of the country’s economic mismanagement or a strategic and bold investment.

READ ALSO

Ministry of Health Requests Amnesty for Insulting Staff Nurse, Queried by GHS

NAIMOS AND BLUE WATER GUARDS INTENSIFY WAR ON GALAMSEY; ARREST THE KINGPINS

In a speech at the turn of the new year, just two weeks after Ghana effectively defaulted on repaying most of its external debt amid a mounting cost-of-living and economic crisis, President Nana Akufo-Addo, scoffing at critics, renewed his commitment to the religious building.

“The National Cathedral is an act of thanksgiving to the Almighty for his blessings, favour, grace and mercies on our nation,” the president said at the construction site where a Bible-reading marathon had been taking place.

God, he said, had spared Ghana from conflict that had afflicted many countries, including some of its West African neighbours, who have been dealing with numerous security challenges.

The president then announced a personal donation of 100,000 cedis ($8,000; £6,700) towards the construction costs. It was envisioned to be a sacred space for all Christians, who make up 70% of the population, and where national religious services could take place.

But Mr Akufo-Addo’s enthusiasm for the project has divided public opinion.

National Cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis
President Nana Akufo-Addo says the cathedral is an act of thanksgiving but others wonder if it is affordable

Though most of the costs are supposed to be covered by donations, with the state providing the land and some seed funding, critics have queried the amount of money – some $58m – that the government has so far spent in these economically straitened times.

On top of this, the project has been beset by allegations of misappropriation of funds as well as questions over the awarding of the design tender to celebrated British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye, a situation that caused friction with some of the top Christian leaders who make up the National Cathedral board of trustees.

The authorities reject these claims and the board has approved a financial audit, as well as agreeing to let parliament investigate the way contracts were awarded.

Ghanaian economist Theo Acheampong believes the government’s priorities are misplaced, considering the country’s current economic situation, including a depreciating currency, dwindling foreign reserves and strained public finances.

“This is a generational crisis. Inflation is in excess of 50%, the country is not able to repay its debt, forcing the government to cut back on expenditure. And also at a time the government is seeking a $3bn loan from the International Monetary Fund, the cathedral is not a priority for the nation,” Mr Acheampong said.

Mr Akufo-Addo first revealed plans for the cathedral after he won the 2016 election and the architect was appointed two years later. But work on what the president has referred to as “his gratitude to God” only began in 2022, two years after his re-election.

Source ; JOYONLINE.COM

Related Posts

Ministry of Health Requests Amnesty for Insulting Staff Nurse, Queried by GHS
General News

Ministry of Health Requests Amnesty for Insulting Staff Nurse, Queried by GHS

October 12, 2025
NAIMOS AND BLUE WATER GUARDS INTENSIFY WAR ON GALAMSEY; ARREST THE KINGPINS
General News

NAIMOS AND BLUE WATER GUARDS INTENSIFY WAR ON GALAMSEY; ARREST THE KINGPINS

October 12, 2025
Ghana Health Service Queries Nurse Who Called Health Minister a “Drama King”.
General News

Ghana Health Service Queries Nurse Who Called Health Minister a “Drama King”.

October 12, 2025
GPHA EMERGES GLOBAL WINNER IN COMMUNITY BUILDING AT 2025 IAPH SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
General News

GPHA EMERGES GLOBAL WINNER IN COMMUNITY BUILDING AT 2025 IAPH SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

October 10, 2025
Government has Not Approved Any Sports Levy-Kwakye Ofosu
General News

Government has Not Approved Any Sports Levy-Kwakye Ofosu

October 10, 2025
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: the Case of KGL-NLA Deal Where Driver Became Master to Car Owner
General News

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: the Case of KGL-NLA Deal Where Driver Became Master to Car Owner

October 10, 2025
Next Post
Ms Sophia Kudjordji Wins Global Woman Leader Award For The 3rd Time

Ms Sophia Kudjordji Wins Global Woman Leader Award For The 3rd Time

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

EDITOR'S PICK

  • All
  • Politics
Jinapor Calls for Full Operationalization of Africa Energy Bank

Jinapor Calls for Full Operationalization of Africa Energy Bank

May 29, 2025
Former Bantama MP Okyem Aboagye is Dead

Former Bantama MP Okyem Aboagye is Dead

September 23, 2023
Chelsea: Aubameyang in hot waters

Chelsea: Aubameyang in hot waters

February 8, 2023
Celebrating the Champions of Press Freedom and Media Development in Ghana

Celebrating the Champions of Press Freedom and Media Development in Ghana

May 4, 2025

About SenaRadio Online

SenaRadio Online is a Private News Portal based in capital of Ghana, Accra established in the year 2019.

SenaRadioonline.com is Ghana's leading news website that delivers high quality innovative, alternative news that challenges the status quo.

Follow us

Categories

  • Africa
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • General News
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Uncategorized
  • World

Recent Posts

  • Ministry of Health Requests Amnesty for Insulting Staff Nurse, Queried by GHS
  • NAIMOS AND BLUE WATER GUARDS INTENSIFY WAR ON GALAMSEY; ARREST THE KINGPINS
  • Ghana Health Service Queries Nurse Who Called Health Minister a “Drama King”.
  • GPHA EMERGES GLOBAL WINNER IN COMMUNITY BUILDING AT 2025 IAPH SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

Gallery

© 2023 Sena Radio Online -All Rights Reserved Site Powered by CodeArthur

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise with Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • General News
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Africa
  • World
  • Health

© 2023 Sena Radio Online -All Rights Reserved Site Powered by CodeArthur

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In