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Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to airlift 5,000 Ghanaian pilgrims to Mecca for this year’s Hajj, emphasizing the importance of adhering to deadlines and ensuring smooth preparations.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Hajj village on Friday, February 28, Mahama confirmed that arrangements have been made to facilitate the pilgrimage. “This year, we intend to airlift exactly 5,000 pilgrims to the holy land, and the task force has announced 13th March as the deadline for payment,” he stated.
He assured that all financial commitments for accommodation, transportation, and other essential services have already been covered through a pre-finance arrangement with a local bank. This, he said, would prevent any logistical challenges during the pilgrimage.
To avoid the issues of past years, Mahama directed officials to strictly enforce the 5,000-pilgrim limit, preventing last-minute complications. “I’ve instructed the hard task force that they should cut off at exactly 5,000 and not go beyond 5,000. We don’t want the previous situation where people rush with late payments, and we are unable to airlift them and become complaining,” he added.
With these measures in place, Mahama expressed confidence that this year’s Hajj will be well-organized, allowing all selected pilgrims to travel without difficulties.
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