Ablakwa: Akufo-Addo must stop building National Cathedral
The North Tongu MP argues much wealthier economies took longer period in constructing a similar project compared to the four-year timeline in Ghana
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the MP for North Tongu has suggested to President Akufo-Addo to consider halting the National Cathedral project.
The lawmaker argues much wealthier economies took longer period in constructing a similar project compared to the four-year timeline in Ghana.
“Proverbs 21:3 — “Doing what is right and fair pleases the Lord more than an offering.” We pray President Akufo-Addo ponders over this scripture and stops all his ungodly and unconstitutional actions in the name of a National Cathedral offering unto God. Expect more leaks this week,” he posted on Facebook.
“Much wealthier economies took a longer period to construct their flagship cathedrals so other critical sectors do not suffer unduly. Washington NC: 82 years Milan Cath: 579 years London St. Paul’s: 35 years Cologne Cath: 74 years “Super Rich” Ghana, despite the current excruciating economic crisis is doing 4 years (2020-2024) All hail the world’s Show Boy, Addo D,” he added.
Let’s build National Cathedral together
Plans for the construction of a National Cathedral continues to generate lively debate, and although the government insists it will be funded by the private sector and serve as a multi-purpose national edifice, some have raised concern about its usefulness and cost.
Speaking at the Adabraka Official Town branch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana on Sunday, 22 August 2021, Dr Bawumia underscored the importance of the Cathedral, and urged all to help build it “for Ghana and for the glory of God.”
“As you all know, there are efforts to build a National Cathedral. It is very important that we build the Cathedral. It is a voluntary exercise; anybody who wants to contribute can contribute. I have contributed, and I will contribute some more. So I encourage everybody to think about it, and let’s build it. It is not for anybody. It is for Ghana and for the glory of God,” he said.
A voluntary, national contribution for the construction of the Cathedral would further cement Ghana’s standing as a religiously-diverse country living at peace with itself.
“Ghana is Africa’s second most peaceful country, with adherents of many religions living and working together to build the nation. The construction of the Cathedral would be add further to our enviable record of peaceful co-existence,” he said.
Features of cathedral
The president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accompanied by senior members of the Clergy, laid the foundation stone for the Cathedral on 5 March 2020 to signal the start of construction. A National Cathedral Secretariat has since been set up to raise funds from individuals and the private sector for its construction, while work continues apace.
The cathedral will house a series of impressive chapels, a baptistery, a 5000-seat two-level auditorium, a grand central hall, music school, choir rehearsal, art gallery, shop and multi-use spaces. It will also be home to Africa’s first Bible Museum and Documentation Centre, dedicated to Christianity and nation-building in Ghana.
A new ceremonial route and landscape will be linking the Cathedral site to Ghana’s prominent, celebratory landmarks – Independence Square, Osu Cemetery, the State House and Africa Unity Circle.
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