The government has declared a decrease in the Hajj pilgrimage fee from 75,000 Ghana cedis under the previous administration to 62,000 Ghana cedis.
This decision fulfills President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign commitment to reduce the cost of the pilgrimage, thereby enhancing accessibility for Ghanaian Muslims.
In an update regarding discussions with Saudi authorities on February 5, Collins Dauda, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi South and leader of the five-member task force, detailed the government’s strategy to tackle the current challenges related to the pilgrimage.
“During the 2024 presidential campaign, President John Dramani Mahama assured the Muslim community that, if elected, he would take all necessary measures to lower the Hajj fare.
“This initiative aims to enable our Muslim brothers and sisters to undertake the Hajj at a more affordable rate. He also pledged to ensure that Hajj is both accessible and economical. It is important to note that last year, the fare was established at GHc75,000.
“Today, I am delighted to report that President Mahama has fulfilled this promise. He established a task force comprising four Muslims to participate in the Hajj conference held in January in Saudi Arabia and to engage with our service providers in Mecca and Medina.
“Through dedicated negotiations and partnerships, the task force has successfully achieved a notable reduction in the Hajj fare for 2025. Following the president’s guidance, the fare for the 2025 Hajj has been set at GHc 62,000, which is approximately $4,130.”
