Mahama pledges to lower Hajj costs for Muslims

John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to reduce the cost of Hajj if he is elected President in the 2024 general elections.

Mahama highlighted that the current Hajj fare, set at GH¢75,000, is excessively high, making it difficult for many ordinary Muslims to afford the pilgrimage to Mecca.

During Eid prayers with the Ahlussuna Wal-Jamah Muslim group at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Sunday, Mahama addressed the issue.

“Our pilgrims are in Mecca performing the Hajj. May Allah bring them safely home to us. Those who have been able to go are the privileged ones because we have had fares at GH¢75,000,” Mahama said. “It is very difficult for the ordinary Muslim to perform the Hajj but Insha Allah, if we win in this election and come into government, we are going to work to reduce the Hajj fare so that everybody can go.”

Muslims worldwide celebrated the festival of Eid Adha on Sunday, honoring the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and his unwavering faith.