Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress and former president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has promised to slash the cost of Hajj if he is elected President in the 2024 general elections.

John Dramani Mahama explained that the current fare of GH¢75,000 for the pilgrimage by Muslims to Mecca, was expensive, thus making it difficult for the ordinary Muslim to go on the pilgrimage.

The former president made this pledge during the Eid prayers with the Ahlussuna Wal-Jamah Muslim group on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.

“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.

“It is very difficult for the ordinary Muslim to perform the Hajj but Insha Allah if we win in this election and we come into government, we are going to work to reduce the Hajj fare so that everybody can go,” he stated.

John Dramani Mahama also highlighted the need to show more appreciation and gratitude to fathers as Sunday, June 16, 2024, marks Father's Day globally.

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