Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, says he has intercepted documents which indicate that there is going to be a massive demolition of structures from the Passport office in Accra to the roundabout close to the Ridge Hospital.
"I have seen official letters notifying residents to move out; a completely crazy idea which should not be tolerated at all," the seasoned journalist indicated.
He made this disclosure while contributing to a panel discussion on Radio Gold's Alhaji and Alhaji, Saturday.
This demolition is to make way for the construction of the National Cathedral; an edifice which is going to be an iconic centre for thanksgiving and to worship God for His mercies according to President Akufo-Addo.
Few months after the design for the cathedral was unveiled, Kwesi Pratt has disclosed that official letters have been given to residents to vacate their buildings.
According to him, 'whoever gave the order for the demolition should be put in line' because not only is it 'unfair', it is also 'not cost effective'.
"...(demolition) of buildings from the current passport office; all the way to the Ridge circle (Roundabout) to make room for the construction of the national cathedral…after our checks we were told that the residents in the area have been served with notice to move out. This whole thing is so shocking because some of the buildings are only 5 years old…
I am just wondering; who decided to do this? There is so much land in Ghana, Accra; everywhere for the construction of the cathedral. Why do you have to pull down already constructed buildings; millions of cedis going waste...and the cost involved. Why? Why can’t we save these buildings and build the cathedral on a virgin land?" he queried.
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National Cathedral
President Akufo-Addo cut the sod for the construction of the Cathedral on March 06, 2017.
It would be the nation's ceremonial landmark conceived as a physical embodiment of unity, harmony and spirituality.
On completion, the Cathedral would become Ghana's Mother Church, where all faiths and denominations could gather and worship in spiritual accord.
It would be a place of inspiration, reflection and common devotion, a place to celebrate Ghanaian authentic culture and traditions.
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i am not against building a church but it should not be with tax payer's money. churches can come together to build such an edifice and seriously, MUST IT BE IN ACCRA and its center for that matter?? the country has land in many parts unexploited and under developed. the catholic church always builds churches in secluded areas where one has a real chance to contemplate and reflect on God while surrounded entirely by His creation. Accra is too crowded, expensive, noisy and it will make traffic worse.
I just can not think far. Please Mr President, live a Godly life, cut down the number of ministers, check the massive corruption in your government, and stop the lies from your vice. Your family and friends are milking the country dry. Shine your eyes and postpone this building. God does NOT live in buildings but in our hearts.