Kufuor Says He Was Excluded from National Cathedral Project

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor said on Sunday’s edition of "The Delay Show" that he was never consulted about the National Cathedral project.

Kufuor told the host that he had no prior knowledge of the design, cost or land acquisition and that he does not attend cabinet meetings where such decisions are made.

"I was not consulted on the National Cathedral project. I don’t go to cabinet meetings. All of a sudden, you realise something was going on," he said.

He added that he originally assumed the cathedral was a private venture, but later learned that government-owned land had been earmarked and several existing structures were demolished to make way for the construction.

The controversy has already sparked debate in Parliament and among civil society groups, who question the transparency of the project and the use of public assets for a religious edifice.

To date, the Akufo‑Addo administration has not issued an official comment on Kufuor’s remarks. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Information indicated that the government remains committed to completing the cathedral, which is projected to cost billions of cedis and serve as a national landmark.

Observers note that the lack of consultation with former heads of state could raise concerns about inclusive governance, especially on projects of national significance.

The National Cathedral, slated to be built on a 12‑acre site in Accra, is expected to be completed by 2028, pending resolution of land‑ownership and funding issues.

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