The just released Deloitte audit report on the National Cathedral of Ghana has reignited public debate over transparency and financial accountability in one of the country’s most controversial infrastructure projects.
The report, commissioned by the Mahama government, was intended to provide clarity on the project’s financial records and procurement practices.
While supporters of the project have seized on the report’s findings as a form of vindication, suggesting that no wrongdoing was uncovered, critics and governance analysts argue that the scope of Deloitte’s audit was limited, raising questions about whether the review addressed deeper concerns related to cost overruns, contracting, and governance.
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The government, responding to ongoing public pressure and scrutiny, has since directed the Auditor-General to undertake a full forensic audit into the project, saying the audit conducted by Deloitte & Touche did not cover the full scope of operations of the National Cathedral Secretariat and the project itself.
What does this mean for you?
Deloitte conducted a formal audit/review of the National Cathedral’s financials, but it was likely a standard or compliance-focused audit, not an in-depth forensic analysis.
Public discussion soared based on the impression that Deloitte “cleared” the project, raising eyebrows given the scale and high-profile nature of the Cathedral.
In response to these concerns, the Ghanaian government has tasked Auditor-General with a more rigorous forensic audit to uncover any irregularities not included in Deloitte's review.
Maybe, we may find closure, maybe, we may not but a supposed God's tabernacle can never be a place where corruption bred - it's unthinkable.
The Deloitte audit, now being widely circulated online and on social media, is being interpreted in sharply contrasting ways, with some calling it a “clean bill of health” and others urging the public to await the outcome of the forensic probe.
Now Accra has obtained a copy of the full Deloitte report, which is reproduced below for the public record. Readers are encouraged to review the document and engage constructively in the national conversation on accountability, faith-based development, and public resource management.