The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Ellembele, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reminded President Akufo-Addo of his unfulfilled promise to God regarding the construction of a national cathedral.

During his 2016 campaign, the President vowed that if he were elected, he would build a national cathedral, a monumental religious structure that would benefit religious bodies and serve as a tourist attraction in the capital, Accra.

However, the construction of the cathedral has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement by those entrusted with overseeing the project.

Although a huge sum has been sunk into the project, it is nowhere near completion.

Speaking on the current state of the edifice, the MP criticized Akufo-Addo for failing both God and the nation. He said, “You left something very important in your account – you left out an account of your promise to God to build a cathedral. But, Mr President, I will leave that between you and your God."

Mr Armah-Kofi Buah made these remarks in parliament after the President, who is set to hand over power to the NDC and John Mahama's government, delivered his final State of the Nation address in Parliament.

The construction of the national cathedral has been a central topic of debate in the country, especially after the MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, raised concerns about the mismanagement of funds allocated for the project.

Recently, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), following a petition by Mr Ablakwa, investigated the alleged corrupt practices by the Board of Trustees overseeing the project.

The investigation revealed that these actions had slowed the progress of the project.

CHRAJ recommended that the Auditor-General's Department take over the case and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the project from its inception to its current status.

It also suggested that individuals found guilty of corruption should be prosecuted for the financial losses incurred by the country.

As Nana Akufo-Addo prepares to leave office next week, his dream of building the famous national cathedral, which he had hoped would be a symbol of gratitude to God for his victories in the 2016 and 2020 elections, hangs in the balance.

The project, located in the heart of the national capital, remains at its foundation stage, and its future remains uncertain. Many Ghanaians continue to call for probity and accountability regarding the project's progress and funding.