Akufo-Addo lied to God and Ghanaians about National Cathedral- Ablakwa

Accra, Ghana - Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of dishonesty regarding the funding of the National Cathedral project.

Ablakwa condemned the President's actions as a blatant disregard for the Constitution, highlighting the failure to secure parliamentary approval for the use of public funds.

The MP's comments come after it was revealed that state funds had been allocated to support the construction of the National Cathedral, despite initial assurances that public funds would not be used.

In an interview with Selorm Adonoo on The Point of View on Channel One TV, Ablakwa accused the President of deceiving the public, religious leaders, and even God about the project's funding sources.

The controversy surrounding the National Cathedral's funding has sparked widespread opposition and criticism, with many questioning the government's transparency and accountability.

On July 3, 2024, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare, revealed that GH₵339 million had been disbursed for the project, sparking further outrage.

“How on earth can you spend $58.1 million to establish the world’s most expensive pit? In the name of building a Cathedral? And the deception, you tell us you won’t use public funds, it’s a private pledge, only for me to start intercepting documents. Apparently, the eminent clergy has been deceived, the Ghanaian people have been deceived and worst of all the Almighty [God] has been deceived," Ablakwa stated.

“I made an RTI request to the Procurement Authority on whether they are aware of this project, and they promptly responded, no, it has not come to their procurement process, and they know nothing about the project.

“I mean unbelievable and shocking levels of lack of accountability, lack of due process, and disregard for our constitution. The constitution is very clear, you cannot spend public funds without parliamentary approval, and all of that, fragrant violence of our Constitution and our laws," he added.

Ablakwa's condemnation of the President's actions has added fuel to the fire, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

The National Cathedral project has become a contentious issue, with many questioning the government's priorities and commitment to transparency.

Source : Lead News Online