The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has recommended a forensic audit of the National Cathedral project and the prosecution of its trustees, following an investigation into alleged corruption and abuse of power.
The findings, outlined in a report dated November 22, 2024, were initiated by a petition from North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who raised concerns about the project’s transparency and compliance with Ghana’s procurement laws.
CHRAJ’s investigation uncovered significant violations of Ghana’s procurement regulations, particularly in awarding the construction contract to Ribade Company Ltd. The report deemed the contract “void ab initio” due to non-compliance with the mandatory provisions of the Procurement Act (Act 663, as amended by Act 914).
In its recommendations, CHRAJ urged the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to cancel the contract
The Commission also called on the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit of the project. As of May 31, 2022, a total of GHS225,962,500.00 had been spent, covering site preparation, contractor mobilization, fundraising in the United States, consultancy fees, and symposia.
However, CHRAJ noted that the project remains incomplete, raising concerns about value for money.
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