Dormaahene Urges President Mahama to Investigate National Cathedral During Thank You Tour

• Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to investigate the controversial National Cathedral project during his Thank You tour on Friday, May 30, 2025
• The Dormaahene called on the president to ensure justice and transparency in national governance during his non-consecutive second term
• Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II, also called on President John Mahama to prosecute individuals who misappropriated funds

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to investigate the controversial National Cathedral project.

Speaking during Mahama’s ‘Thank You’ tour on Friday, May 30, 2025, the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs expressed concerns over the controversy surrounding the project, which was yet to be constructed despite the previous Akufo-Addo-led NPP government spending $58 million on it.

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II called on President John Dramani Mahama to ensure justice and transparency in national governance.

He said:

“Don’t fear anyone in your pursuit of justice. If you are afraid and fail to do what is required, Your Excellency, it will not be beneficial.”

The Dormaahene stated that he may not be fully informed about the National Cathedral. However, he emphasised the need for the current government to launch an investigation into the controversial project and prosecute any individual who misappropriated funds.

He said:

“Regarding the National Cathedral and the $58 million, whether the person involved is a pastor, a chief, or whoever they may be, as for that pit, I don’t understand the entire situation, but it must be investigated.”

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II warned President John Dramani Mahama that failure to investigate the National Cathedral project would erode public trust in his administration.

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Dormaahene's remarks about National Cathedral stir reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Chrissy King commented:

"I am from the Volta region, but I love the way this king is. God bless you, Bono King. He is a very wise king, full of integrity, wisdom and understanding. May God give you long life and prosperity throughout your family."

GOVCOMASHANTI said:

"They should start investigations asap. The CJ should speed up the process. We want people to start coughing out the money they've stolen."

ONYAME AY3 AWIE wrote:

"Opoku Nyina should get ready for his arrest on the national cathedral money."

Dormaahene advises Afenyo-Markin over Wontumi's arrest

In another story reported by YEN.com.gh, the Dormaahene spoke about Chairman Wontumi's arrest and detention by EOCO operatives during President John Dramani Mahama's Thank You tour in the Bono East Region of Ghana on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II appealed to the government to follow the due process in the case involving the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman.

The Dormahene also chided the Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for how he has approached Chairman Wontumi's case since his arrest.

Source: YEN.com.gh