Director of International Relations for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alex Segbefia,has expressed astonishment regarding the string of controversies surrounding the construction of the National Cathedral project.

His comments come in the wake of the recent resignations of two prominent clergymen, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Rev. Eastwood Anaba, from the Board of Trustees.

Their decision was prompted by their earlier call for an audit of the project.

During an appearance on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, October 21, 2023, Mr. Segbefia characterised the situation as "unbelievable" and implied that it casts an unfavourable light on the leadership style of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

He commented, "The kind of scandal around the cathedral, an edifice that is supposed to be to the glory of God, is unbelievable.

"And it stands as a blot, a big blot on the leadership style, the leadership of Nana Addo and the NPP government because they all pushed it, and the way and manner in which they went about it was wrong."

Mr. Segbefia stressed the importance of asking legitimate questions about such projects, especially when government funds have been involved.

He commended the church leaders who distanced themselves from the project.

"I have no problem with the leaders of the churches who have left previously and currently because I think that at any time you must assess where you are with anything.

"And if it comes to the fore that mistakes have been made and the way this is going, and I have to come out of it, then kudos to them for recognising that's the case," he noted.

In reaction to the clergymen's resignations, Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communication for the NPP, conveyed his astonishment, particularly considering the assertion by the secretariat that audit procedures were already in progress for the project.