President John Mahama Dissolves National Cathedral Board of Trustees, Sets October Deadline for Site Handover

President John Mahama has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Board of Trustees for the National Cathedral of Ghana, bringing a formal end to the oversight of the controversial and stalled infrastructure project. The decision was formalized through a directive signed by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, on September 18, 2026. As part of the dissolution, the outgoing trustees have been mandated to transfer control of the construction site and all associated physical assets to the ministry by October 31, 2026.

This administrative move aims to clear the path for the government to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the project's viability. The Board of Trustees, which was chaired by Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, had faced a period of uncertainty regarding its status following an initial announcement in July 2025. By centralizing control under the Ministry of Local Government, the Mahama administration seeks to resolve any lingering confusion and establish a clear line of accountability for the site located in the heart of the capital.

In the official correspondence, the government expressed its appreciation to the outgoing board members for their dedicated service and their efforts in promoting the Christian faith within the country. However, the administration emphasized that the dissolution is a necessary step to address growing public scrutiny over the project's financial management and the significant public funds committed to it by the previous administration. The project, which has remained largely incomplete, has been a central point of debate regarding national priorities and fiscal responsibility.

The upcoming handover marks a transition toward a final decision on the cathedral's future. Once the Ministry of Local Government takes full possession of the grounds, state authorities will evaluate several options, ranging from a potential redesign of the facility to its complete closure. This evaluation process is expected to provide much-needed clarity to the Ghanaian public on whether the massive investment will be repurposed or abandoned, as President Mahama continues to review legacy projects inherited from the previous government.