US-based Ghanaian social commentator, Kevin Taylor, has heaped praises on President John Dramani Mahama for honoring his campaign promise to reduce Hajj fees.
Hajj fees have been reduced from Ghc75,000 to Ghc62,000.
The Muslim community will now enjoy a whooping Ghc13,000 reduction in travelling to Mecca.
This reduction is in line with the promise of President Mahama during his campaign to reduce the cost of pilgrimage, increasing accessibility to the nation’s Muslims.
pleased to announce that President Mahama has been able to honor this commitment. He set up a task force made up of four Muslims to participate in the Hajj conference which took place in January in Saudi Arabia and to also have the opportunity to engage our service providers in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Mecca and Madina.
“Through diligent negotiations and collaborations, the task force has successfully secured a significant reduction in the Hajj fare for 2025. Upon the advice of the president, the fare for 2025 Hajj has been set at GHc 62,000, which is equivalent to $4130,” MP for Asutifi South and leader of task force, Collins Dauda made known on the floor of parliament.
The reduction has been hailed by many in the Muslim community.
Reacting to the reduction on his X page, Kevin Taylor wrote, “Allah will show mercy on you Mr President @JDMahama”
See post:
Allah will show mercy on you Mr President @JDMahama 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/sIca0twgpr
— Kevin Taylor (@KevinEkowTaylor) February 5, 2025