The National Cathedral project is one of many being investigated under the ORAL Initiative
Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has disclosed that a forensic audit into the National Cathedral project has uncovered over GH¢38 million in mobile money transactions that remain unreconciled due to failed or unsuccessful transfers.
Speaking to the media in Accra on July 18, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu indicated that the audit revealed serious financial irregularities, particularly in the handling of mobile money transactions by the Cathedral Secretariat.
“These transactions, amounting to more than GH¢38 million, were flagged as either failed or unsuccessful and have not been properly reconciled,” he said.
He stated that the audit further revealed overlapping responsibilities and payments between the Nehemiah Group and Kubik Maltbie, a separate subcontractor.
Despite the Nehemiah Group being tasked with coordination and oversight of Phase 1 of the project, Kubik Maltbie was also contracted for similar services at a cost of US$592,500. This amount represents approximately 87% of the total US$675,000 paid to the Nehemiah Group during the same period.
“This indicates a clear case of paying two entities for the same work, with no clarity on who was actually executing the tasks and who may have received government funds unjustifiably,” Kwakye Ofosu said.
Additionally, the audit flagged a further US$24,498.17 paid to the Nehemiah Group in reimbursable expenses for activities unrelated to construction oversight, highlighting further inefficiencies in the project’s financial management.
“These findings reflect poorly on project oversight and raise broader concerns about accountability and the effective use of public resources on a project of such national significance,” he emphasised.
Kwakye Ofosu assured the public that government will act on the audit findings and ensure full accountability.
“The National Cathedral project is one of many being investigated under the ORAL Initiative. Once the forensic audit findings are finalized, they will add to the body of evidence under review. Based on the outcome, anyone found culpable will be held accountable,” he concluded.
The National Cathedral was conceived as a non-denominational Christian worship center to serve as a national place of prayer and unity under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
National Cathedral Audit findings: Over GH₵38 million in mobile money transactions remains unreconciled due to failed or unsuccessful transfer
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— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) July 18, 2025
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