Ghana Government Considers Halting National Cathedral Project Amid Financial Controversy
By
Tom Ravenscroft
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Summary
The Ghanaian government, under President John Dramani Mahama, is considering halting the construction of the Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral in Accra due to financial controversies. A forensic audit has been initiated to investigate the project's finances, and steps are being taken to terminate existing contracts.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledGhana president John Dramani Mahama has taken steps towards abandoning the Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral in Accra following an investigation into the finances of the controversial project.
The president's office announced that it has begun the process of ending the current contracts connected to the cathedral and will launch a further 'forensic audit'.
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