Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has taken a sharp jab at the stalled National Cathedral project, labeling the construction site as the "world’s most expensive swimming pool."

In a Twitter post on Tuesday, September 17, Dr. Forson expressed his frustration over the lack of visible progress on the project, which has been under development for several years.

Dr. Forson highlighted the significant public funds that have been poured into the project, stating that the only visible feature on the site is a water-filled pit. He likened the situation to an abandoned galamsey (illegal mining) site and questioned the management of the project, including the transparency surrounding its finances.

Despite millions of dollars allocated to the National Cathedral, Dr. Forson emphasized that the site remains largely incomplete.

“After breaking down newly-constructed residential buildings of judges, the Passport Office, private properties and claiming to have sunk over $58 million into a so-called National Cathedral, demonstrators had unfettered access to the construction site for the very first time,” he noted.

Dr. Forson criticized the government for what he described as mismanagement, noting that approximately $58 million has been spent so far without significant progress. He pointed out that the unfinished site, which has been filled with water, has drawn mockery, with some referring to it as a "swimming pool."

He continued, "The world's most expensive hole had collected so much water that it is now the world’s most expensive swimming pool. Some of the demonstrators had fun swimming in it," adding that the state of the project symbolizes the disappointment felt by many Ghanaians.

The Minority Leader further urged the government to reconsider its priorities, suggesting that funds earmarked for the National Cathedral should be redirected towards more urgent national needs such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, which he believes would provide greater benefit to the country than the controversial and stagnant project.

Dr. Forson's criticism adds to growing concerns from various quarters about the management and transparency of the National Cathedral project, which has been marred by delays and controversy since its inception.