Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has described public uproar over the National Cathedral as "petty," arguing that the project, though controversial, remains a long-term national asset that future governments will revisit and complete.

Blay, who was speaking in a yet-to-air interview, said criticisms against the project were largely driven by political mischief rather than objective national interest. "To me, this National Cathedral thing is petty.

People may not see the need now, but they'll find a use for it later on," he asserted. "I supported it.

I thought it was good.