The founder and leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrew, popularly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has called on President John Mahama to shift the nation’s focus from grand national monuments to critical public services that directly impact citizens’ welfare.
Speaking on Atinka FM’s Atinka Morning Drive with host Ekow Budu Sam, Rev. Andrew voiced concern about the growing struggles of ordinary Ghanaians, questioning whether the government is targeting the right priorities.
“When young people cannot find jobs and hospitals are overcrowded, the nation must rethink what truly matters,” he stressed.
He explained that while religious structures play a role in national identity, leaders must balance such projects with urgent developmental needs, particularly in healthcare and social services. Investing in these areas, he said, would demonstrate a government “committed to solving real problems rather than pursuing monumental projects.”
Rev. Andrew’s remarks follow renewed calls from the Christian Council of Ghana during a courtesy visit to President Mahama at the Jubilee House on November 18, 2025. The Council reaffirmed its support for completing the National Cathedral, describing it as a potential “spiritual and cultural landmark for generations.”
The Council urged government to recommit to the project with transparency, adopt a broad-based funding model involving churches, private entities, and international partners, and position the Cathedral as a unifying national symbol.