The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has harshly criticized the National Cathedral project, referring to the construction site as the "world's most expensive swimming pool."

In a Twitter post on Tuesday, September 17, Dr. Forson voiced his frustration over the stagnant progress of the project, which has seen little advancement despite years of development.

He highlighted that, despite significant public funds being allocated, the site currently only features a water-filled pit.

Dr. Forson drew a comparison to an abandoned galamsey site, questioning the project's management and financial transparency.

With millions of dollars already spent, including approximately $58 million, Dr. Forson accused the government of mismanagement and pointed out the project's unfinished state.

He further noted that the incomplete site is now being derisively called a "swimming pool" by critics, reflecting the widespread disillusionment among Ghanaians.

The Minority Leader in Parliament, concluded his critique by urging the government to reassess its priorities.

He called for a redirection of funds from the controversial and stagnant National Cathedral project to more urgent national concerns, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Dr. Forson believes that addressing these critical areas would provide far greater benefits to the country than continuing with the stalled cathedral construction.

“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.”

“The expenditure of a $58 million National Cathedral is comparable to an abandoned galamsey site.”

“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,” he posted.