The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, , has raised concerns about salary payments to staff of the controversial National Cathedral project, despite the project being declared illegal by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
In a detailed post on Facebook on January 4, 2025, Ablakwa revealed that intercepted payment records by his outfit showed the project secretariat received salary payments ranging from GH¢20,000 to GH¢29,000 each in December.
Ablakwa criticised the outgoing Akufo-Addo-led administration for proceeding with payments despite the country's economic challenges, which burden the state coffers.
He also pointed out that this was happening despite CHRAJ's recommendation to prosecute officials involved in the project. "Intercepted payment records confirm that, only 4 days ago, staff of the notoriously wasteful National Cathedral Secretariat were paid between GHS20,721.00 and GHS29,838.00 each as their December salary (see evidence attached). "Shockingly, these fat salaries continue to be paid by the outgoing, intransigent Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, despite a November CHRAJ report declaring the cathedral project illegal and recommending the prosecution of officials associated with that unlawful enterprise," he posted.
