The Minister for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a forensic audit into the controversial National Cathedral Project and the operations of its Secretariat.
Speaking at a press briefing at the Jubilee House on Friday, July 18, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated that the directive follows troubling findings in a Deloitte audit report, which uncovered significant financial irregularities in the execution of the project.
“Despite the damning findings contained in the Deloitte audit report, it does not cover the full scope of operations of the National Cathedral Secretariat and the project itself. The Auditor-General has therefore been requested to commission a forensic audit,” he revealed.
He further disclosed that Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has been tasked to lawfully terminate the project contract to halt any further financial losses to the state.
“The Attorney-General is taking steps to ensure the lawful termination of the contract to prevent further costs and losses to the state. After the forensic audit, decisive action will be taken regarding any impropriety determined and the future of the project itself,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu added.
The National Cathedral, originally intended to serve as a religious and cultural monument, was to feature a Bible Museum, Biblical Garden, banquet hall, 350-seater restaurant, library, and a conference centre — a project aimed at promoting faith-based tourism and fostering national pride.
The latest move by the Mahama administration signals a more aggressive stance on accountability and transparency surrounding the project, which has drawn widespread criticism over its cost, governance structure, and prioritization.
The government has assured that appropriate legal and administrative measures will be taken once the forensic audit concludes and culpability is established.
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