Avram Ben Moshe, the outspoken founder and CEO of the Commonsense Family in Ghana, has launched a fierce critique against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accusing him of squandering taxpayer funds on what he mockingly refers to as “a hole.”
In a passionate statement, the well-known “commonsense” advocate expressed shock and disbelief over the president’s decision to demolish existing structures to pave the way for the controversial National Cathedral project. Despite years of effort and a staggering $350 million already spent, the project remains at the foundation stage, prompting Ben Moshe to question the president’s priorities.
Drawing a sharp contrast between this initiative and former President John Mahama’s Saglemi Housing Project, which provided homes for 5,000 Ghanaians at a cost of $250 million, Ben Moshe posed a pointed question: “If you call a president who used $250 million to build homes for Ghanaians incompetent, what do you call a president who uses $350 million to build just a pit?”
The National Cathedral project, plagued by delays and ballooning costs, has faced increasing criticism from Ghanaians who argue that the funds could be better allocated to address urgent social needs. Ben Moshe’s scathing remarks add to the growing discontent, highlighting widespread frustration over what he perceives as a colossal waste of resources.
With the Cathedral still far from completion, Ben Moshe’s critique resonates with many citizens who are increasingly disillusioned by the government’s handling of the project. As the debate over the National Cathedral continues, President Akufo-Addo faces mounting pressure to justify the hefty expenditure on a project that, for now, remains little more than an expensive pit in the ground.
Source: Ghananewsonline.com.gh