National Cathedral: We Will Conduct a Forensic Audit if Elected into Power,” Says Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced that his administration will initiate a comprehensive investigation and forensic audit of the National Cathedral project if he is elected president in the December elections.

Speaking at a media engagement in Accra on Sunday, Mahama raised concerns about the project’s transparency and accountability.

He affirmed that the NDC, upon assuming office, would ensure a thorough scrutiny of every aspect of the project to guarantee value for money and uphold principles of good governance.

Mahama clarified that the forensic audit would entail a meticulous review of financial transactions related to the project, procurement processes, and resource utilization to identify any irregularities or instances of corruption, and to hold accountable those responsible.

“At the time this national cathedral came up, it was somebody’s personal commitment to God. And we were assured that public funds were not going to be used for the national cathedral. Unfortunately, we hear that 300 and something million has gone into it.

“Where did those payments go? Were they justified? Who did they go to? These are all things that we have to unravel. And I think that that is the first thing we will do before we even decide what to do with that huge pit.”

“So first, let’s investigate and do a forensic audit and if people have, you know, illegally and unlawfully taken the money of the people of Ghana. They must be made to refund that money,” he stated.