Are the cathedral in Ghana expanding before? Mahama sets signs!

Are the cathedral in Ghana expanding before? Mahama sets signs!

Accra, Ghana - in Ghana, the construction of the national cathedral may be facing out. President John Dramani Mahama said that the currently estimated construction costs of $ 400 million were no longer portable in view of the current economic conditions. At a service, he announced that a new location for the project could be considered if necessary. Finance Minister Cassiel ATO FORSON made it clear that from now on no public funds should no longer be used for the construction project, which is already criticized because of its high costs. Kathpress reports that inflation in Ghana is over 22 percent and youth unemployment fluctuates between 15 and 19 percent.

Bauhaus ideas and national symbols

At the same time, the inheritance of the Bauhaus and its visions are used as a leitmotif in modern architectural debates. The Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius expressed the desire to develop a Catholic cathedral as a community work that was to be created through the cooperation of different artists and craftsmen. This concept is reflected in the history of the cathedral, which was seen as a historical opportunity to put God at the center of national affairs, as founders Nana Akufo-Addo used to be. The Deutschlandfunk sees not only a architectural challenge, but also a cultural heritage that is anchored in the memory of the Bauhaus, and regards the cathedral as a symbol of a collective cultural Creation.

Overall, the urgency of the topic is illustrated in both Ghana, where large economic and social issues play a role, as well as in German-speaking countries, where Bauhaus concepts continue to be used as an inspiring legacy. The dialogue about the value of community and the importance of construction projects for society remains of central importance.