The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre. During his appearance on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu described these reports as inaccurate and misleading.
“Let me clarify that, contrary to the claims that emerged last week, the government has not decided to transform the site into a cultural convention centre; nothing of the sort has happened,” he stated. This clarification comes in response to allegations that the government was repurposing the controversial project as part of its 24-hour economy initiative for the culture, creative arts, and tourism sectors, known as ‘SH0W24.’
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that a continental organization currently renting space in Accra had approached the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat with a proposal to establish its headquarters on the site. As part of this offer, the organization suggested constructing a cultural and convention centre for Ghana. However, he emphasised that the proposal has neither been accepted nor considered by the government. “It is merely an unsolicited proposal. The government has not engaged with it or made any decisions in that regard,” he concluded.
He further reiterated President John Dramani Mahama’s position on the National Cathedral project, stating categorically that no public funds will be used to continue its construction. “I can state with authority that as long as President Mahama remains the head of this country, he is unprepared to see even a pesewa of taxpayers’ money put into this National Cathedral project,” Kwakye Ofosu stressed.
He added that any future decisions regarding the site will be made after the completion of a forensic audit. “As for what will be done to the site, that determination will be made after we have all the facts. But I can assure Ghanaians that no public fund will go into this cathedral,” he said.
By: William Narh