Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has firmly dismissed circulating reports that the government intends to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre.

Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu described the claims as “inaccurate and misleading,” adding that no such decision has been made by the government.

“Let me clarify that, contrary to reports that emerged last week, the government has not decided to turn the site into a cultural convention centre; nothing of the sort has happened,” he stated.

His comments come in response to growing speculation that the government, under its ‘SH0W24’ initiative a component of the 24-hour economy strategy focused on culture, creative arts, and tourism—was considering repurposing the controversial Cathedral project into a facility for cultural and creative events.

Clarifying further, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu revealed that a continental body, currently renting office space in Accra, had submitted an unsolicited proposal to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat. The proposal outlined plans to establish its African headquarters on the Cathedral site and included the construction of a cultural and convention centre as part of the deal.

However, the Minister emphasized that the proposal remains just that a proposal.

“It is merely an unsolicited proposal. The government has not engaged with it or taken any decision in that regard,” he stressed.

Reiterating the stance of President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu made it clear that the current administration is not committed to investing public funds into the controversial Cathedral project.

“I can state with authority that as long as President Mahama remains the head of this country, he is unprepared to see even a pesewa of taxpayers’ money put into this National Cathedral project,” he stated.

He concluded by noting that any future decisions about the site would be guided by the findings of a forensic audit currently underway.

The National Cathedral project, which began under the previous administration, has faced widespread criticism due to cost concerns, delayed timelines, and issues of transparency.