A group of concerned Muslims has called on the Ghanaian government to urgently announce the fees for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, describing the ongoing delay as “unacceptable.”

In a statement, the group, which identifies itself as Concerned Muslims, expressed frustration that other West African nations are already progressing with their Hajj preparations, while Ghana remains silent on the matter. They highlighted that the Hajj Task Force, established by President John Dramani Mahama and recently returned from Saudi Arabia, had already negotiated with service providers and formally signed agreements for the pilgrimage. Despite this, the government has yet to announce the required fees.

The group emphasized that the Hajj is a significant spiritual journey for Muslims and a costly one, requiring extensive financial preparation. “Pilgrimage to Hajj… is a sacred exercise, which every Ghanaian Muslim dreams to undertake, and it is also a capital-intensive exercise,” the group stated, urging the government to announce the fees without further delay.

Concerns were also raised about whether the government’s electoral promise to “drastically” reduce the Hajj fee from last year’s GH₵75,000 has become a challenge. “If the NDC and President Mahama are facing difficulties in fulfilling this promise due to financial constraints, they should be transparent with the public,” the group added.

The delay in fee announcement has raised tensions among potential pilgrims, who are eager for clarity and a timely start to their preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage.

Source:TheDotNews