The government has dismissed reports suggesting plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral site into a Cultural Convention Centre.
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At a press briefing on Friday, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu clarified that while a proposal had been submitted to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, President John Mahama has not approved or made any decision to repurpose the site.
“What exists is a proposal submitted by an entity to the Secretariat. President Mahama has not endorsed any plan to convert the site,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated.
He added that the future of the site would only be determined after the completion of a forensic audit into the National Cathedral project and the now-dissolved Secretariat.
“Once the audit is completed and all issues are properly understood, a firm decision will be taken,” he noted.
The clarification follows growing public speculation about what will become of the site, which has stalled despite millions already sunk into construction.
Initially proposed as a national symbol of unity and faith, the National Cathedral has become a focal point of public debate, especially over financial irregularities and transparency.
Earlier in the briefing, Kwakye Ofosu cited findings from a Deloitte and Touche audit, which uncovered numerous procurement breaches and unsupported expenditures.
He confirmed that the Secretariat has been dissolved, and legal steps are underway to dissolve the Board of Trustees. The Auditor-General has been tasked to conduct a full forensic audit to inform future decisions and determine accountability.
