President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm warning that anyone found to have misappropriated public funds allocated to the National Cathedral project will be held fully accountable under the law.
Speaking at a sod-cutting ceremony for the Sunyani–Atronie–Achrensua road project on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the President said the government has not abandoned investigations into the controversial project and is determined to establish the truth surrounding its financing.
“The $97 million used to dig the pit for the National Cathedral will be thoroughly scrutinised. We have requested the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit to expose any wrongdoing. Anyone found to have embezzled state funds will face the law,”
President Mahama stated.
He stressed that the matter remains under active investigation, signalling a renewed push for accountability in the use of public resources.
The President’s comments follow the release of an audit report by Deloitte Ghana, covering the period 2021 to 2023, which flagged serious financial irregularities in the management of the project. The report cited millions of cedis in unsupported payments, weak internal controls, and material financial risks that threaten the project’s long-term sustainability.
According to the audit findings, significant gaps were identified in documentation, contract management, and revenue reconciliation, raising concerns about the overall level of financial discipline applied to the project.
The National Cathedral initiative, initially presented as a national monument, has remained a subject of intense public scrutiny amid delays, cost escalations, and questions over transparency.
President Mahama’s directive for a forensic audit signals a decisive move by the government to re-examine the project and ensure that any abuse of public funds is exposed and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
