Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Emmanuel Tornyi
Published on 2024-03-06 20:22:16
The minority Members of Parliament (MPs) faced challenges at the construction site and engaged in discussions with security personnel to hold a press conference at the entrance. Their purpose was to express their dissatisfaction with the ongoing project and its associated expenses.
During the opening ceremony, Sam George, the MP for Ningo-Prampram, mentioned that Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta had to come and plead when pressed by the Parliament. Despite being told not to enter, the MPs from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) chose to stand at the entrance in protest.
In the 2021 mid-year budget review, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta announced the commissioning date for the National Cathedral project even before its completion. The Cathedral is scheduled to open officially on March 6, 2024. This inter-denominational cathedral, costing $100 million, will feature a 5,000-seat auditorium, chapels, and a baptistery. Additionally, the site will house a music school, an art gallery, and a Bible-dedicated museum.
To oversee the construction, a board of trustees has been established, but financial constraints forced a temporary halt in the work. The image accompanying the text shows the National Cathedral, giving a visual representation of the significant project and the controversy surrounding it.
In conclusion, the National Cathedral project has sparked debates and disagreements among MPs due to the costs and management issues. The press conference organized by the minority MPs highlights their concerns and opposition to the project. The commissioning date announcement by the former Finance Minister has added fuel to the fire, raising questions about the project’s progress and financial viability.
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