Charles Owusu has replied to critics opposing the construction of the National Cathedral, particularly regarding contributions of GHC100 monthly by Ghanaians to the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, delivering this year\u2019s mid-year Budget review at Parliament, revealed an initiative dubbed \u201c100-cedis-a-month club\u201d will be launched on August 12 to enable Ghanaians to contribute towards the construction of the National Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAn initiative \u2013 the 100-Cedis-a-Month Club, also dubbed \u201cKetewa biara nsua\u201d \u2013 would be launched by the Trustees of the National Cathedral on August 12 2021, to give as many Ghanaians as possible the opportunity to be part of the history to build the National Cathedral,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister noted Ghanaians could support the noble cause by dialling the shortcode *979#.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But social media users and a section of the Ghanaian populace, including celebrities, have kicked against the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They argue the government should rather look at raising revenue to improve the health and education sectors and provide good roads and social amenities to improve the living conditions of Ghanaians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Replying to opponents, Charles Owusu emphatically says whether they like it or not, \u201cas for the National Cathedral; it will be built in this country\u2026we will build it\u2026 If you like blindfold yourself when walking past the National Cathedral, but it will be built. I\u2019m telling you; we will build it in this country\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Owusu applauded President Nana Akufo-Addo for not backing down on his promise to establish the Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMay you live long. I believe God brought you for a lot of reasons, but the main thing why God brought you to this earth is to rule this nation and build God\u2019s church. The scripture will be fulfilled,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n