President John Mahama has emphasised that the Hajj pilgrimage should not be treated as a profit-making venture He made this announcement at the asod-cutting ceremony for the Hajj Village on Friday, February 28, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a warning, stating that Muslims should view the Hajj trip as a religious and spiritual journey rather than as a business endeavor.
The President stressed that any extra money raised during the Hajj process should go toward programs that help Zongo villages during his remarks at the sod-cutting ceremony for the new Hajj Village on Friday, February 28. President John Mahama cautions Hajj board to invest profits into developmental projects.
The President’s remarks coincided with continuing preparations for the Hajj, as the Task Force encourages all potential pilgrims and authorized Hajj agents to finish payments and other necessary processes by the deadline of March 13, 2025. warns Ghanaians To ensure a seamless pilgrimage, the Task Force has implemented mechanisms to help pilgrims who are completely paid obtain their passports.
The 2025 Hajj package charge was recently lowered by the Task Force from GHS 75,000 to GHS 62,000 to make the journey more affordable. The goal of this cut is to alleviate financial strain and allow more Muslims in Ghana to fulfill their religious duties. “This year, we set up a task force to manage the Hajj because, after assuming office, we realized that the time before the pilgrimage was too short. So, we brought competent people together, led by Alhaji Collins Dauda, to organize this year’s Hajj. After this, we will constitute the Hajj Board and appoint its chairman.” “I have instructed the task force that the Hajj is not a business and should not be structured for profit. The Hajj Board and Task Force must not aim to make a profit. If even one cedi remains after the Hajj, it should be donated to the poor or used for a project within the Hajj community.”
