I admit things could’ve been handled differently – Osei-Asare on National Cathedral project

The Minister of State designate at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare, has admitted that management for the National Cathedral project could have been handled more efficiently.

Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, March 13, the former deputy minister for finance noted that improvements could have been made in overseeing the project.

“Mr. Chairman, I think we could have gone over it better than what we have done, that I must admit because, for me, it’s a very personal issue because I’m a Christian”.

She emphasised the importance of the Board of Trustees in fundraising to support the project’s completion, adding that while the government has made a commitment, it is now critical for the trustees to play their role in moving the project forward.

“Mr Chairman, the National Cathedral is also made up of trustees and these trustees are also supposed to, they are there to raise monies to help complete the project. Government has contributed its seed fund and I believe that now is also up to the trustees to also do their part to make sure we realize this dream.”

The National Cathedral project has received widespread criticism, primarily for transparency challenges regarding its financing and progress, especially from minority MPs, who have expressed concerns about its spending and lack of transparency in the money allocated for the project.

Originally scheduled for commissioning on March 6, 2024, the National Cathedral project is currently at its foundational level.