The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate in the Essikado-Ketan constituency, Charles Bissue, has justified the utilization of state funds for the construction of the National Cathedral.

Contrary to initial plans involving President Akufo-Addo providing seed money, land, and seeking foreign funds, Bissue asserted that the state's contribution was deemed necessary due to potential economic benefits.

Mr Bissue clarified that the government's financial commitment was not intended to cover the entire cost of the cathedral but rather to offer support.

He highlighted the delayed implementation of the project, explaining that it was essential to comprehend the president's commitment to leaving a monumental legacy with seed money, provided land, and foreign fundraising.

In defending the government's involvement, Mr Bissue emphasized the overall positive impact the cathedral would have, such as boosting tourism, and expressed no issue with the state providing partial support.

“To some extent, you can say that the Cathedral is not needed now and that is why it has been delayed and there are reasons behind it.

“First of all, we need to understand what the president said; I believe that he said he was going to leave a monumental legacy and he said he was going to put in seed money and that land will be provided and also we are going to solicit for funds from abroad.

“If such a huge project is coming into the country and eventually it’s going to benefit all of us; boost tourism amongst others, then we will all go for it. So, if the government comes in to support, not the entire project, I don’t see any problem with that,” he added.

Meanwhile, the MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been actively seeking accountability for the use of public resources in the cathedral project.

Through social media publications, he has raised concerns about corporate governance breaches, financial impropriety, and identity fraud involving the secretary of the project's Board of Trustees.