Chief Biney calls for presidential apology over National Cathedral

The Deputy Campaign Coordinator for Special Operations of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Biney Hamilton Nixon, has called for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to apologise to the nation over the stalled National Cathedral project, warning that the president’s failure to deliver on his promise could bring a curse upon the country.

In a passionate appeal, Chief Biney urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to publicly apologise for the unfinished National Cathedral, a project once seen as a beacon of Christian unity but now widely regarded as a national embarrassment.

In a video shared on his Facebook page on October 8, 2024, he warned that if the president does not address the issue before leaving office, it could leave a lasting curse on the nation.

The National Cathedral, one of the projects under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that inspired hope among many Ghanaians, especially Christians, has now been riddled with delays and growing frustration.

According to Biney, great men of God, including Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Pastor Eastwood Anaba, rallied behind the president’s call for support.

"Public figures like journalist Captain Smart were seen physically carrying cement for the project, depicting their commitment to its completion.

But today, there’s a stark contrast between that initial optimism and the current state of affairs. What was promised as a symbol of national pride has now become an empty, unfinished site, leaving Ghanaians questioning the leadership and integrity of the project."

He said that “some of the church members are secretly expressing doubt seeing their pastors on the board.”

“Great men of God called on the Christian community to rally behind this project,” Chief Biney said. “But today, the entire cathedral has become a scam in the eyes of many. People feel betrayed, and it’s time for the President to address this,” he added.

He expressed deep concern that the president’s silence, with just two months left in his tenure, could have long-lasting consequences for the country.

“Mr. President, you said you would build this cathedral at all costs, but today, we are left with nothing but a hole. You owe an apology to the people of Ghana—and most importantly, to God,” he added.

“You demolished judges’ bungalows and left behind an unfinished project. If you leave office without addressing this failure, it could be a curse on the nation and your family.”

He stressed his call for an apology, stating, “I believe that if the president apologizes to the people of Ghana, to God, and to the great men of God who supported him, we can begin to heal. Whoever takes power next can figure out what to do with that space, but we cannot let this situation remain unresolved."

The construction of the National Cathedral officially began in March 2020 to serve as a state-of-the-art national place of worship and national events.

The National Cathedral is still under construction at the foundation level as of 2024.

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