The Founder and Leader of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, has issued a bold and unmistakable statement, declaring he is prepared to face imprisonment rather than distance himself from his enduring friendship with former Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. This declaration, made during a video addressing his congregation, underscores a significant and escalating tension surrounding the relationship between the two men and their involvement with the National Cathedral project. The comments, delivered while acknowledging the criticism leveled against their connection, reveal a deeply guarded stance and a calculated attempt to safeguard the relationship, a move that carries significant legal implications.
Rev. Kusi Boateng made the comments while addressing his congregation in a video circulating on social media, where he openly defended his partnership with Dr Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia. He specifically stated that he would not be intimidated by the prospect of returning to prison, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to maintaining the relationship, despite the controversy surrounding it. He referred to his previous imprisonment, stating he had survived it and would not be deterred by the possibility of a return to the correctional facility.
He further elaborated that his friendship with Dr Bawumia was not a crime and asserted that he would not conceal the relationship simply to satisfy his critics. He stated, ‘If for this reason, anybody wants to imprison me, go ahead,’ a statement that underscores the gravity of his position. He also described Dr Bawumia and Hajia Samira Bawumia as close friends and family, stressing that he had no apology for maintaining the relationship. The National Cathedral context provides further context, as the project has been the subject of several investigations, including a CHRAJ investigation, an Office of the Special Prosecutor probe, a Deloitte audit, and a subsequent forensic audit commissioned under the current NDC administration. The Deloitte audit, covering the Secretariat’s operations from 2021 to 2023, identified financial and procurement irregularities and raised questions about the management of public funds. Government subsequently directed the Auditor-General to commission a broader forensic audit because the Deloitte exercise did not cover the full scope of the project and its Secretariat. The Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, stated in January 2026 that his office could not proceed with any prosecution until the forensic audit report was completed.
The National Cathedral project has been the subject of several investigations and audits, including those by CHRAJ, the OSP, Deloitte, the National Investigations Bureau, and PwC. The Deloitte audit, covering the Secretariat’s operations from 2021 to 2023, identified financial and procurement irregularities and raised questions about the management of public funds. Government subsequently directed the Auditor-General to commission a broader forensic audit because the Deloitte exercise did not cover the full scope of the project and its Secretariat. The controversy also involved a GH¢2.6 million transaction involving JNS Talent Centre Limited. CHRAJ found that no services were provided by the company for the payment but concluded that the money represented reimbursement to Rev. Kusi Boateng for funds he had advanced to pay contractors when the Secretariat faced financial difficulties. The matter has continued to generate legal disputes. In March 2026, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal filed by Rev. Kusi Boateng against Mr Ablakwa, holding that the claims made by the MP were grounded in truth and public interest, and awarded GH¢40,000 in costs against Rev. Kusi Boateng.
Rev. Kusi Boateng’s comments are likely to attract attention, particularly as the government awaits the outcome of the broader forensic examination of the National Cathedral project. The potential ramifications of this statement are considerable, including a heightened sense of tension surrounding the project and the potential for increased legal scrutiny. The nature of the friendship between the two men, combined with the allegations against the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, paints a picture of a complex situation that could escalate significantly.”
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* MyJoyOnline
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