Work on National Cathedral starts again

January 26, 2024 6:15 AM

Construction on the National Cathedral has recommenced after a hiatus caused by financial challenges, board resignations, and other issues.

National Cathedral

The 14.5-acre site near Ghana's Parliament House saw activity including the demolition of buildings and tree removal.

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Initial work included the erection of a fence featuring an artist’s impression of the cathedral.

Despite setbacks in 2023, a video seen on X posted by GHOneTV reveals renewed construction, with the cathedral's foundation covered.

National Cathedral Pulse Ghana

The interdenominational Christian church aims to symbolize national unity, harmony, and spirituality, conceived in 2017 and unveiled by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2018.

The cathedral, with a 5,000-seat capacity, will feature chapels, a baptistery, a music school, an art gallery, and a Bible museum, creating a significant legacy for Ghana's 60th anniversary.