Ghana's Controversial Cathedral: Funding Halted Amidst Soaring Debt

Ghana Halts Cathedral Funding Amidst Debt Crisis: Opposition Calls Project a ‘Vanity’ Ghana has suspended funding for a controversial national cathedral project due to the nation's growing debt crisis. The decision has sparked outrage from opposition parties who have long criticized the project, calling it an extravagant "vanity project" that misallocates funds needed for essential services. The cathedral's cost has ballooned from an initial estimate of \$100 million to a staggering \$400 million. "This is a clear example of misplaced priorities," stated a prominent opposition leader in a recent press conference. "While our people struggle with poverty and lack of access to basic necessities, the government continues to pour money into this opulent project." The video shows the construction site, currently stalled due to the funding halt. The project's future remains uncertain, with ongoing debates about its necessity and financial viability in the face of the country's economic challenges. The government insists the cathedral is a crucial national project, but the public remains deeply divided.