The Centre for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA), a non-partisan, non-governmental civil organisation founded to promote civic engagement and participation in public administration, has expressed deep concern over recent comments made by Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, regarding the National Cathedral project.
In a statement, CenPOA asserted that any attempt by the government to reintroduce the project by investing public funds would amount to political dishonesty and a serious betrayal of the trust placed in the Mahama-led administration by Ghanaians.
CenPOA argued that the project was originally a personal religious vow made by former President Akufo-Addo, who failed to complete it despite serving two terms in office. "It is worth noting that the project became a major point of political contention during the 2024 elections.
The now-ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) explicitly opposed the project, vowing to repurpose it into a 500-unit children's hospital and fertility centre.
