Mahama’s Spokesman Lambasts Akufo-Addo Over National Cathedral

Spokesperson of former President John Mahama’s 2020 campaign team has poo-pooed the idea of Ghana constructing a National Cathedral.

Quoting the Dalai Lama on Twitter Saturday, James Agyenim Boateng posted that the focus of all religious traditions should be to strive for inner compassion and goodness and not to build temples on the outside.

Mr. Agyenim Boateng’s comment adds to the steaming debate about whether or not the National Cathedral should be constructed.

While some are opposed to the idea in its entirety on grounds that the state should not meddle in religious affairs, others are only against the idea of taxpayers’ money being pumped into the project.

President Nana Akufo-Addo has consistently defended the project and has also stated that the government only intends to provide seed money and land for the project.

“…through Christ who strengthens us, the National Cathedral will be built to the glory and honour of God,” he said at the climax of the 125th-anniversary celebration of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra on Sunday.

By: Myjoyonline.com