National cathedral: We'll conduct a forensic audit when we win power

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says his next administration will conduct a thorough investigation and forensic audit of the National Cathedral project if he is elected president in the December polls.

Speaking at a media engagement in Accra on Sunday, Mahama expressed concerns about the transparency and accountability of the project.

He stated that the NDC, if elected, would ensure that every aspect of the project is scrutinised to ensure value for money and adherence to the principles of good governance.

Mahama explained that the forensic audit would involve a detailed examination of the financial transactions related to the project, the procurement processes, and the use of resources to identify any irregularities or instances of corruption and to hold those responsible accountable.

“At the time this national cathedral came up, it was somebody’s personal commitment to God. And we were assured that public funds were not going to be used for the national cathedral. Unfortunately, we hear that 300 and something million has gone into 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 stated