Abena Osei Asare, the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, has disclosed that the government has expended over GH¢339 million on the stalled National Cathedral project.
She disclosed this on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, July 3, by
She was responding to an urgent question raised by the Deputy Majority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, seeking clarity on the funds allocated and spent on the contentious project.
The Minister also announced that the National Cathedral’s accounts are currently being audited.
“The total releases made for the National Cathedral by the government to date remain at GH¢339 million. This figure comprises GH¢225 million paid to the National Cathedral Secretariat, and GH¢113 million paid directly to the project consultant.
“There was a value-for-money audit done on the project in 2021. Also, a statutory audit of the National Cathedral of Ghana accounts by Deloitte Ghana was started in July 2023 and is ongoing.
“Auditors had concluded the audit of the 18-month account ended December 31, 2020. Meanwhile, preparations are in place for the auditors to complete the remaining accounts for the periods ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
