By Abena Osei-Asare, the Minister of State-Designate for Finance, has recognized certain aspects in the administration of the National Cathedral project that could have been better managed.
While undergoing vetting on Wednesday, March 13, Mrs. Osei-Asare admitted that there were opportunities for improvement in overseeing the project.
She emphasized the significance of the Board of Trustees in fundraising to ensure the completion of the project. While acknowledging the government’s contribution, she highlighted the essential role of the trustees in advancing the project.
“Mr. Chairman, I think we could have gone over it better than what we have done, that I must admit because, for me, it’s a very personal issue because I’m a Christian”.
“Mr Chairman, the National Cathedral is also made up of trustees and these trustees are also supposed to, they are there to raise monies to help complete the project. Government has contributed its seed fund and I believe that now is also up to the trustees to also do their part to make sure we realize this dream.”
The project has encountered considerable public criticism, particularly concerning transparency issues surrounding its financing and construction progress.
Originally slated for commissioning on March 6, the National Cathedral has drawn scrutiny, especially from minority MPs, who have voiced concerns over its expenditure and lack of transparency in fund allocation
