Two prominent Ghanaian pastors, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Rev. Eastwood Anaba, have announced their resignation from the National Cathedral Board, established by the government to oversee the building of a 5,000-seat cathedral..
It comes nine months after the two clergy men called for On January 23 this year, the two clergymen called for an immediate suspension of the project’s and a financial audit undertaken amid controversies surrounding the project.
In a joint statement, Founder and General Overseer of United Denominations of Action Chapel Churches Worldwide, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, and President of Eastwood Anaba Ministries, Rev. Eastwood Anaba, said their decision to step down stems from the government’s failure to appoint an independent accounting firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of all public funds contributed to the National Cathedral.
“We, therefore, regret that as a matter of conscience and faith, we hereby submit to you our resignation from the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral. We honourably assure you, as we assured the Board of Trustees in January 2023 with the submission of our resolution, that our action in no way impugns the vision or intent of The National Cathedral, but rather ensures that it is advanced and built on a foundation of integrity, efficiency, and quality while garnering and maintaining public trust and support.”
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Rev. Eastwood Anaba, known for their influential ministries, have long been advocates for transparency and accountability within the religious community.
Their action sends a strong message to the government and highlights the importance of responsible stewardship of public funds.
According to them, the suspension would have paved the way for transparency and accountability to be provided to the Ghanaian people.
The National Cathedral, a grand religious monument being constructed in Accra, has received significant contributions from the public. However, the pastors argue that without a comprehensive audit, it is unclear how these funds are being utilised and whether they are being utilised effectively.