Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has launched a scathing critique of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of gross mismanagement and misplaced priorities following revelations that $97 million was spent on the controversial National Cathedral project.
In a strongly worded post on his official Facebook page, Mr. Tameklo referred to the stalled project as “the most expensive hole,” lamenting what he described as the senseless diversion of public funds while vital infrastructure across the country continues to suffer neglect.
“It’s about priority,” he wrote. “The $97 million used to dig the most expensive hole could have completed the long-abandoned Pokuase-Amasaman road project, which is critical for easing traffic and improving transport in that part of Accra.”
His remarks come on the heels of an audit into the National Cathedral project, which has ignited renewed public outrage and scrutiny over its cost and lack of visible progress. Tameklo’s comparison with the deteriorating Pokuase-Amasaman road strikes a chord with residents of Accra’s fast-growing outskirts, where poor roads have long been a source of frustration.
The NDC legal chief’s comments add to a chorus of voices questioning the NPP’s legacy on infrastructure and transparency. By framing the $97 million expenditure as a squandered opportunity, he positions the NPP’s flagship religious project as emblematic of deeper governance failures.
“The post has since generated widespread reactions online, with many echoing his call for better prioritisation of national resources,” he concluded, as pressure mounts for accountability on how state funds were allocated and spent on the controversial project.
