A member of the National Cathedral’s board of trustees, Dr. Joyce Aryee, has dismissed concerns about staff payments during the project’s construction halt, calling them “ridiculous.”
Her remarks come amid growing unease about the project’s stalled progress and the impact on staff salaries.
Speaking at a symposium organized in collaboration with TD Jakes’ Divinity School on Monday, October 14, Dr. Aryee said, “Just because a project is on hold doesn’t mean people aren’t working behind the scenes to keep it moving. I find these concerns so ridiculous, I don’t even want to comment.”
She also challenged the logic behind these worries, asking, “So you start an organization, and it should shut down because there’s no money to continue one part of it? Answer that yourself.”
Meanwhile, Executive Director of the National Cathedral, Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah, has addressed public misconceptions, emphasizing that the cathedral is much more than just a church.
He highlighted its potential to generate revenue and showcase Ghana’s cultural heritage on the global stage.
The National Cathedral project has faced strong opposition, with critics questioning the government’s role and raising concerns about financial transparency.
Despite this, Dr. Opoku-Mensah remains optimistic, especially after the symposium, which sought to inform the public about the cathedral’s broader mission.
“The symposium reflects the National Cathedral’s vision to respond to Ghana’s perception of return initiatives and create a faith-driven pathway connecting Ghana to the African diaspora,” Dr. Opoku-Mensah said.
