Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Reymond Awusei Johnson
Published on 2024-03-09 12:52:55
Former president, John Mahama, has criticized the use of public funds to construct a cathedral in Ghana, arguing that the money would be better spent on essential educational resources. He expressed his disapproval of the allocation of a significant amount for the construction of the National Cathedral while educational needs in the country remain unmet.
Mahama highlighted that President Akufo-Addo made a personal pledge to God to build a cathedral if he won the election. However, Mahama emphasized that public funds should not be used for the construction of a cathedral meant for Christians alone. He questioned the justification of using public funds, including taxes from people of other denominations, to build a cathedral when children in schools lack desks and textbooks.
The former president criticized the spending of 58 million dollars of public funds just to dig a hole for the cathedral, questioning whether such an expenditure is justified when essential educational resources are lacking. He stressed that the priorities should be focused on addressing urgent and practical needs, particularly in the education sector.
Mahama’s statements have sparked a debate on the allocation of resources and the government’s priorities in addressing critical social challenges. Critics of the National Cathedral project argue that the substantial financial commitment could be better utilized to improve educational infrastructure and resources.
Mahama’s remarks reflect the broader concerns about balanced and prioritized spending to address social challenges effectively. He concluded by noting that even God would disapprove of the government’s decision to prioritize the construction of a cathedral over providing basic educational resources for schools.
In summary, John Mahama’s criticism of using public funds for the construction of the National Cathedral in Ghana underscores the need for responsible and balanced spending to address essential social needs, particularly in the education sector. The debate surrounding the allocation of resources and government priorities highlights the importance of prioritizing critical needs over symbolic projects.
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