National Cathedral’s infamous Kempinski expenditure of GHS790,845.27 details drop
National Cathedral Secretariat’s infamous Kempinski expenditure of GHS790,845.27 details have been made public by Hon. Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for Noth Tongue.
Instead of spending the funds on the building of the National Cathedral, the resources were channeled into Two Bible Museum of Africa Symposium for a National Cathedral which was sill at the foundation level.
“This is the breakdown of the infamous Kempinski expenditure as provided to Parliament by the Cathedral Secretariat. Perhaps if this GHS790,845.27 & other diversions were channeled into actual construction, the contractors wouldn’t have stopped work due to lack of payment.” The Mp stated.
Ghanaians have reacted to the figures disclosed by the MP and questioned how the National Cathedral Secretariat could spend a whooping GHS50,000 plus on just printing and stationery.
The MP has been challenged to take the matter to the court for the National Cathedral Secretariat to come and explain.
“You are a lawmaker ain’t you??? What is stopping you from taking this piece to court for the
National Cathedral Secretariat to come and explain. to answer questions for the whole country to get some small peace? You talk too much hence wasting everyone’s time at the committee!” a commentator quizzed.
Another questionable expenditure itemized was Sundry expenses to the tune of GHS44,310.00
The Board in charge of the National Cathedral spent the GHS790,845.27 as follows
Accommodation, Conferences Hall and Banqueting -GHS509,263.81
Travel Expense for Invited Guests – GHS157346.46
Printing and Stationery – GHS50,035.00
Performance (National Theatre) – GHS4850.00
Honorarium – GHS4850.00
Running Cost of Official Vehicle – GHS6500.00
Health and Safety – GHS400.00
Media and Publication – GHS9400.00
Sundry expenses – GHS44,310.00
Carriage – GHS240.00