John Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has assured Ghanaians that if elected, his administration will prioritize a thorough investigation and forensic audit of the national cathedral project.
Speaking to journalists in Accra on Sunday, July 7, Mahama emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the use of public funds for the project before any further steps are taken.
The forensic audit will involve a comprehensive examination of the project’s financial transactions, procurement processes, and resource allocation.
John Mahama clarified that the forensic audit will involve a detailed scrutiny of the project’s financial transactions, procurement procedures, and resource management to uncover any irregularities or signs of corruption.
“When the idea of the national cathedral was first proposed, it was presented as a personal commitment to God by someone.
We were assured that public funds would not be used for it. Unfortunately, reports indicate that over 300 million has been spent on it.”
“Where did those payments go? Were they justified? Who did they go to? These are all things that we have to unravel. And I think that that is the first thing we will do before we even decide what to do with that huge pit.”
“So first, let’s investigate and do a forensic audit and if people have, you know, illegally and unlawfully taken the money of the people of Ghana. They must be made to refund that money,” he explained.
