Tag Archives: CATHEDRAL

National Cathedral will enhance Ghana’s spiritual growth, social cohesion—Otumfuo

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has lauded government for its decision to construct a National Cathedral, saying the edifice will contribute significantly to Ghana’s spiritual growth and social cohesion. “We are a religious nation, therefore, the monumental structure is expected to add up to the gains made… to promote solidarity, …

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National Cathedral: Ya Naa Abukari II makes GH¢10,000 donation towards project

A donation of GH¢10,000 from the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Naa Abukari II, has been made towards the building of the National Cathedral. The Paramount Chief of the Sagnarigu Traditional Area, Naa Yakubu Abdulai, made the donation on behalf of the Ya Naa during the official launch of the fundraising …

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Man arrested on arson charge over St George’s Cathedral fire

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fire that broke out in the basement of St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town on Sunday. The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras of a hospitality establishment in the area. According to police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut, the man was spotted …

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Social media critique, mockery trail govt’s GH¢100 Cathedral fundraiser

• Government is urging citizens to contribute financially to the building of a National Cathedral • Netizens are lambasting government over failed priorities • Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says the project will be commissioned on March 6, 2024 Social media reactions have trailed the appeal by government that Ghanaians contribute financially towards …

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No susu for hospitals, killer roads but for Cathedral ‘they wanted’ – Lydia Forson jabs

• Government is urging citizens to contribute financially to the building of a National Cathedral • Actress Lydia Forson believes such a call is misplaced • She believes such initiatives, even where necessary, should go towards building hospitals, schools or fixing roads Actress Lydia Forson has reacted to the appeal by government that Ghanaians …

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You won’t carry cement to build a cathedral next time – A Plus descends on Captain Smart

Controversial Social Media Commentator, A-Plus born Kwame Asare Obeng is suggesting it serves Broadcast Journalist Captain Godsbrain Blessed Smart right to have been taken off air over his criticisms of the Akufo-Addo led administration. Vice President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe had earlier on Thursday, May 6, 2021, revealed that the …

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We’ll not worship in a Cathedral designed by an LGBTQ+ advocate – Clergy tells Akufo-Addo

Top clergyman who is also founder and Presiding Bishop Gospel Light International Church, Rt. Rev. Matthew Addae – Mensah has said no Christian would worship inside a National Cathedral built by an LGBTQ advocate. This is after MyNewsGh.com reported that Sir David Adjaye, the architect of the National Cathedral had …

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Only a stupid man will mobilize $100m for a Cathedral but seek medical care in America – Kwaw Kese

Rapper Kwaw Kese believes that it’s only a stupid individual who will spearhead the building of a national cathedral at the expense of hospitals. There has been a debate on social media after new broke that the Finance Minister-designate has been flown to the United States of America for treatment …

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National Cathedral: Construction work resumes

Construction work has resumed on the country’s National Cathedral at Ridge in Accra. This comes after work on the site designated for the construction of the Cathedral was stalled due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. Demolition works on the houses and offices on the site earmarked for …

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National Cathedral project to begin in October 2020 – Board of Trustees

Construction of the National Cathedral is set to begin in early October 2020. This was disclosed in a Citi News interview by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the project, Victor Kusi Boateng. Construction of the cathedral was initially expected to begin in April 2020. Victor Kusi Boateng said the new …

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