It was envisioned to be a sacred space for all Christians, who make up 70% of the population, and where national religious services could take place. A nine-acre site of prime land between the parliament building, the national theatre and the international conference centre, was hived off for the National Cathedral. "We are Christians but the government has no business funding the construction of a religious building," Mr George said. Despite the opposition, Paul Opoku-Mensah, the presidential appointee leading the National Cathedral project, remains confident in its viability and sees it as a way to boost the economy. After parliament rejected funding for the cathedral, Mr Mensah said his team was looking at other ways of raising the money.

Source: The Star February 19, 2023 06:14 UTC