President John Dramani Mahama has announced that an international audit of the controversial National Cathedral project will be completed by the end of May this year.<\/p>\n Speaking during a national address on May 7, 2025, to mark his first 120 days in office, President Mahama stated that international audit firm Deloitte will soon present the findings of its full-scale audit of the project, which was initiated under former President Akufo-Addo.<\/p>\n \u201cThe war against corruption continues unabated. Deloitte and Touche is conducting an independent audit of the National Cathedral project. I expect their report by the end of this month [May],\u201d President Mahama announced.<\/p>\n The president explained that the audit forms part of his administration\u2019s broader anti-graft drive, aimed at restoring accountability and transparency in public service.<\/p>\n In a related development, the government has officially dissolved the National Cathedral Secretariat. The body was established to oversee the construction of a grand Christian worship center, envisioned by the Akufo-Addo administration as a national symbol of Ghana\u2019s religious heritage.<\/p>\n However, the project has been fraught with controversy, particularly over its financing and implementation. <\/p>\n Public criticism intensified following allegations of irregularities, mismanagement, and a lack of financial transparency.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, President Mahama also confirmed that separate investigations are underway into the organisation and expenditure of the recently concluded 13th African Games.<\/p>\n \u201cA number of officials have been invited and questioned concerning the 13th Africa Games,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/472\/47216600.295.jpg\" "\\"The")
The project was initiated under former President Akufo-Addo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n