President John Mahama said on a tour of the Upper West Region that the National Cathedral should not be financed with taxpayers’ money. He argued that Christians across the country could collectively raise the funds needed, estimating that if every Christian contributed ₵1,000, the project could be realised.
Mahama also raised concerns about the cathedral’s proposed location, citing the concentration of major public facilities such as Parliament, the International Conference Centre, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the National Theatre. He warned that adding another large structure would “constrict” the area and that demolition of properties—including judges’ residences, the Malian Ambassador’s house and the old passport office—had already caused significant disruption.
In a statement, the former president said he had no objection to a national cathedral, noting his own Christian faith. He added that a forensic audit of the project’s $90 million expenditure had been completed and was with the Attorney General, and that a copy would be provided to the Christian Council for review.
The Christian Council of Ghana announced on 11 September 2026 that it had formed a technical committee to devise a funding model and address location and other outstanding issues within a month.
Mahama concluded that the cathedral project was a personal pledge by former President Akufo‑Addo rather than a national policy, and that he would continue to support projects in the public interest.
