Mahama Spends Eid With The Ahlussuna Wal-Jamah Muslim Group

• The flag bearer of the NDC, John Mahama, has pledged to reduce the cost of Hajj if he is elected President
• He made this pledge during the Eid prayers with the Ahlussuna Wal-Jamah Muslim group on June 16, 2024
• Over 4,000 Ghanaians travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj ritual

The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, has pledged to reduce the cost of Hajj if he is elected President in the 2024 general elections.

Mahama noted that the current Hajj fairs cost GH¢75,000, saying they were expensive and prevented many ordinary Muslims from fulfilling their pilgrimage to Mecca.

He made this commitment on June 17, 2024, during the Eid prayers with the Ahlussuna Wal-Jamah Muslim group at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.

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“... 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.

Mahama also stressed the need to appreciate fathers for their efforts despite the current economic hardships.

There were 4,000 Ghanaian pilgrims who went to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj ritual.

They started departing for Saudi Arabia from the Tamale International Airport on May 28, 2024.

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Reports indicated that the deceased persons are believed to be from Damongo in the Savannah Region.

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Mahama donates $10K to the national amputee football team

YEN.com.gh reported that Mahama has donated $10,000 to Ghana's amputee football team.

The donation from Mahama was a recognition of their Amputee Africa Cup of Nations win.

The donation came after the Black Challenge presented its trophy to the former president at his residence.

Mahama assured the team of better support if he was elected president of the country.

Various governments have been criticised for only supporting the senior men's football team, the Black Stars while neglecting other teams across different sporting disciplines.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh