Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng, founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, has declared his readiness for imprisonment rather than distance himself from former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He made these comments while addressing his congregation in a video circulating on social media.
Rev. Kusi Boateng openly defended his relationship with Dr. Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia. He stated he would not pretend or withdraw from the couple despite public criticism. His defiant stance underscores a deep personal commitment to the relationship.
These remarks emerge against the backdrop of extensive investigations into Ghana's controversial National Cathedral project. Rev. Kusi Boateng previously served as Secretary to the project's Board of Trustees. The project has been a focal point for scrutiny regarding financial and procurement irregularities, impacting public finance discussions. This ongoing saga has drawn significant attention from various oversight bodies.
Although Rev. Kusi Boateng did not specify a particular case, his comments resonate with the multiple probes into the National Cathedral. These investigations include a CHRAJ inquiry, an Office of the Special Prosecutor probe, and a Deloitte audit. A broader forensic audit commissioned under the current NDC administration is also nearing completion. The project's former Secretariat was dissolved in May 2025, and legal steps began to dissolve the Board of Trustees. This context highlights the intense scrutiny surrounding the project and its former officials.
The Deloitte audit, covering operations from 2021 to 2023, identified significant financial and procurement irregularities. These findings raised serious questions about the management of public funds allocated to the project. Government subsequently directed the Auditor-General to commission a more comprehensive forensic audit. This broader audit aims to cover the full scope of the project and its Secretariat. The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, stated in January 2026 that prosecution could not proceed without this forensic audit report. PwC, the firm conducting the forensic audit, reported significant progress in December 2025. The National Cathedral itself has acknowledged these multiple investigations, including those by the National Investigations Bureau. This extensive oversight underscores the gravity of the financial concerns.
Rev. Kusi Boateng became a central figure in the Cathedral controversy following a 2023 petition by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The petition alleged conflict of interest, multiple identities, and financial impropriety. CHRAJ later cleared Rev. Kusi Boateng of specific allegations concerning two passports. It found he held one passport under Kwabena Adu Gyamfi and no evidence of a second under Kusi Boateng. However, CHRAJ recommended further investigation into the National Cathedral Board of Trustees over procurement issues. These issues related to the award of the construction contract to Ribade Company. The controversy also involved a GHS 2.6 million transaction with JNS Talent Centre Limited. CHRAJ concluded this money was reimbursement to Rev. Kusi Boateng for funds advanced to contractors. This was during a period when the Secretariat faced financial difficulties. The matter continues to generate legal disputes. In March 2026, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Rev. Kusi Boateng against Mr. Ablakwa. The court held that the MP's claims were truthful and in the public interest, awarding GHS 40,000 in costs against Rev. Kusi Boateng. This legal history provides crucial background to his recent statements. His willingness to face imprisonment reflects the intense pressure surrounding the Cathedral project. Decision-makers and the public will closely watch the outcome of the broader forensic examination. This outcome could have significant implications for accountability and public trust in Ghana's governance.