The Board Chairman of the National Cathedral, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah has revealed that plans are currently underway to see to the continuation and completion of the National Cathedral.The National Cathedral has received public condemnation of allegations of corruption and financial misappropriation as revealed by the Member of North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.In a press release by the secretariat on Tuesday, 24th September, 2024 the Board Chairman, who is a former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah stated, "On Friday, September 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of the National Cathedral of Ghana (NCG), convened a meeting for the Auditors, Deloitte, to brief Church leaders on the statutory audit report from the inception of the project to the period ended 31st December, 2020 by Deloitte Ghana has been completed."This development paved the way for the project's construction to restart after the project was stalled due to financial scrutiny.The Board Chairman further explained that this forms the first report of an on-going statutory audit by Deloitte Ghana initiated by the Board."The audit for the year ended, 31st December, 2021 is also in progress, while the remaining audits comprising the years ended, 31st December, 2022 and 2023 are planned for completion latest by the end of the year."Apostle Opoku Onyinah said, "The Board has been concerned by the length of time it has taken to complete the audit, which formally started in July 2023.
However, upon receipt of the first report, we appreciate the meticulous audit processes adopted by Deloitte, including the thorough circularisation procedures that involved all parties related to monies received and expenditures on the project."With the audit finalised, the board is expected to move forward with construction, addressing the concerns raised by the public and restoring confidence in the project."The need for an audit was a key demand by the church leadership and Ghanaians in general to establish the credibility of the implementation of the project.
With the completion of this first report, preparations are underway for construction to resume.""We appreciate your support so far, and trust that the completion of the ongoing audit will renew your prayer and financial support for the NCG project," he stated.
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