rosecute All Who Spent Money on National Cathedral—Bentil
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has sharply criticized the National Cathedral project, urging the government to prosecute everyone involved in spending taxpayers’ money on the stalled initiative. Despite original assurances it would be privately funded, the government has already spent GH₵339 million (over $58 million) on the project. Bentil calls the initiative a series of lies, deception, and misuse of public resources. Why This Matters The National Cathedral was meant to be a privately financed spiritual monument, yet millions in public funds—including compensation for demolished buildings—have been expended, stirring widespread public outrage. Bentil argues the government misled clergy and the public, enriching friends and family while neglecting pressing social needs like education and health services. Bentil’s Core Criticism Started on lies: Bentil asserts that the cathedral project began with false assurances that no state funds […]