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Finance Minister revealed gov’t to provide seed money for National Cathedral

The Akufo Addo led Government will provide the seed money for the construction of the controversial National Cathedral project, Finance Minister has told Parliament.

Date Created : 11/15/2018 6:42:17 AM : Story Author : Christian Kpesese/Ghanadistricts.com

Presenting the 2019 Economic Policy and Budget statement for the financial year ending December, 32, 2019, Mr Ken Ofori Atta dropped the bombshell against Governments earlier claim that it will only play a facilitation role in the project.

“Mr. Speaker, on March 6, 2017 – the 60th year of our independence – the President cut the sod for the construction of a National Christian Cathedral for the country that will provide the space for national events of a religious nature. A National monument, the Cathedral will house impressive chapels and baptistery, 5000-seat main auditorium, expandable to 15000 people for national events and celebrations.

“It will include among others, a grand central hall, a music school, and will house Africa’s first-ever Bible Museum and documentation centre. The National Cathedral project will also bequeath to the country a gracious national park for all Ghanaians; bring new skills, technology and jobs to the country; and will act as a beacon to national, regional and international tourists.Mr Speaker, the state is facilitating this process by providing the land, the Secretariat, and seed money for the preparatory phase”.

Many citizens of Ghana, Civil society organizations, the Trade Union Congress and individuals have all stated their opposition to move by government to use the tax-payers money for such a project saying it is not a priority.