Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has expressed his frustration over the stalled National Cathedral project, labeling it the ‘world’s most expensive swimming pool.’
He pointed out that despite the government allocating millions of dollars and demolishing nearby residential buildings, the project site remains a water-filled pit, resembling an abandoned galamsey (illegal mining) site.
In a social media post, Dr. Forson pointed out, “After breaking down newly-constructed residential buildings of judges, the Passport Office, private properties and claiming to have sunk over $58 million into a so-called National Cathedral, demonstrators had unfettered access to the construction site for the very first time.”
He further emphasized, “The expenditure of a $58 million National Cathedral is comparable to an abandoned galamsey site.”
The Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam went on to mock the failed project, saying “The world’s most expensive hole had collected so much water that it is now the world’s most expensive swimming pool. Some of the demonstrators had fun swimming in it.”
Beyond criticizing the project’s lack of progress, Dr. Forson urged the government to reassess its priorities and redirect resources to pressing national issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
