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Why has respected Dag Heward-Mills left Nat’l Cathedral Board? – Ablakwa asks Secretariat
The National Cathedral Secretariat had indicated in an announcement on Monday, January 16 that following the January 7 memo that it issued to refute a ‘false’ declare made towards the National Cathedral, its consideration has been drawn to one more false accusation.
This time, and utilizing info from the identical documentation submitted by the Secretariat to Parliament on December 15, 2022, the Secretariat famous, the National Cathedral is claimed to have made unlawful funds totaling GHC 2.6m to an organization known as JNS.
Mr. Ablakwa made this accusation after he offered what he describes as “unimpeachable” and “incontrovertible” proof towards the Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng.
According to him, Rev Kusi Boateng is the third “mystery” director of JNS Talent Cantre Limited, a agency he had earlier accused of receiving GH¢2.6 million unlawful money switch from the Secretariat.
“Unimpeachable and incontrovertible evidence confirms that Mr. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is the famous Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng who still serves on the National Cathedral Board as an Executive Council Member/Director,” the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP disclosed.
“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no such thing as a distinct Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is a legal creation of Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng. The two are subsequently one and the identical.
“Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng AKA Kwabena Adu Gyamfi thought he had outwitted every Ghanaian, particularly our authorities whom he dribbled for many years; but the day of reckoning is finally here.”
But responding to him in an announcement, the Secretariat mentioned “As a traditional verification – anticipated of a Member of Parliament – would have revealed, this was not an unlawful cost however reasonably a refund of a brief-time period curiosity-free mortgage made by JNS to prime up the funds to the contractors of the National Cathedral.
“This help was sought from a National Cathedral Trustee Member, Rev Kusi Boateng, in a letter dated August 26, 2021, as a consequence of a delay within the receipt of funds to pay the Contractors on time. The GHC 2.6m was paid from the JNS account to the National Cathedral account on August 27, 2021, following a request from Rev Kusi Boateng to his bankers, ADB.
“The GHC 2.6m was refunded to Rev Kusi Boateng, and JNS, by the National Cathedral on September 8, 2021.”
It added “So, this isn’t an unlawful cost! As now we have careworn, constantly, a challenge of this nature that considerably raises the problems of religion and nationwide improvement will at all times have its discontents, malcontents, in addition to those that would use lies, and reckless populist statements to present the impression of wanting accountability. In our vibrant democracy, that is to be anticipated.
“However, we do expect that the basic values of verification, particularly by Members of Parliament, would be followed. The Board and Management of the National Cathedral Project remain focused and committed to the completion of the National Cathedral, and would continue to do so with diligence, integrity, excellence, and accountability.”
By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Manu, has urged party members to move away from what she describes as an “entitlement mentality” and focus on unity, sacrifice and hard work as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
In a statement titled “Is Loyalty a Queue?”, and posted on facebook, Ms. Manu argued that loyalty to the NPP should not be judged by how long a person has been in the party but by their contributions and commitment to its growth.
According to her, the NPP’s history shows that many of its leaders faced significant opposition from within the party before eventually leading it to electoral success.
She cited former President John Agyekum Kufuor as an example, saying he had to overcome resistance from influential figures within the party before winning power for the NPP in 2000.
Ms. Manu noted that after the party lost power in 2008, former President Kufuor faced criticism and accusations from some party members.
However, she said supporters eventually put their differences aside and worked together to rebuild the party.
She pointed to the experience of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, according to her, faced opposition from some factions within the NPP despite his long service to the party.
“His trials were ten times what Kufuor endured,” she stated, adding that Akufo-Addo eventually overcame the challenges and became President of Ghana.
Turning to the NPP’s current flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ms. Manu said he also faced resistance from different groups within the party while seeking leadership.
She praised Dr. Bawumia for contributing to policy-based political discussions in Ghana and for remaining composed following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
According to her, party members must now rally behind him in the same way they supported former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo.
Ms. Manu, however, warned that internal divisions and a sense of entitlement remain major threats to the party’s future.
She argued that some party members place too much emphasis on how long individuals have belonged to the NPP rather than on their contributions and capabilities.
“This entitlement does not question impact. It does not ask what you sacrificed or what you built. It asks only how long have you been here,” she said.
The former parliamentary candidate cautioned that such attitudes could discourage committed members and prevent the party from selecting the best people for leadership positions.
She further called on the party’s incoming national executives to strengthen the NPP’s core values of sacrifice, honesty, integrity and dedication to national development.
Ms. Manu addressed the concerns of young party supporters, many of whom she said became discouraged following the NPP’s electoral defeat in 2024.
According to her, many young people remain eager to see the party return to power but are unwilling to support internal conflicts driven by personal ambitions.
She urged party elders to place the interests of the NPP above their individual goals and to demonstrate leadership that attracts rather than alienates members.
“The NPP is bigger than any one of us. It always has been. Our collective responsibility is to act like it,” she stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
