In the event that he wins the presidency in the general elections of 2024, National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama has promised to lower the expense of the Hajj.

The former President emphasized that many common Muslims are unable to complete their Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca because of the high cost of the current Hajj fare, which is set at GH¢75,000.

He pledged to do this on Sunday during the Eid prayers held in the forecourt of the State House in Accra with the Ahlussuna Wal-Jamah Muslim group.

“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.

In spite of the present financial difficulties, John Mahama emphasized the importance of Fathers receiving recognition for their contributions.