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The Cathedral that could have been a Congress: Why Ghana should turn a Controversy into a Convention Centre

There is an old, useful itch in political life: when something goes spectacularly wrong, you can either let it fester into an emblem of incompetence, or you can pivot creatively, audaciously and turn the mess into meaning. Ghana's National Cathedral, that much-photographed monument to ambition and controversy, now offers such an opportunity. Not as a monument to who was right or wrong, but as a potential engine for jobs, meetings, tourists and national dignity if only we finish the forensic audit, hold the accountable to account, and reimagine the site as an international-grade convention centre. Yes, I hear the gasp: "But it was meant to be a cathedral!" To which I reply: faith is not a building. Worship thrives in churches, fields, and living rooms. A convention centre well designed and run can host revival meetings, synods and Sunday services alongside trade shows, medical congresses, diaspora homecomings and international fora. It can be a stage for Ghana's soul and its commerce...


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