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Mahama slashes hajj fare to 62,000 Ghana Cedis
Mahama slashes hajj fare to 62,000 Ghana CedisThe government has reduced the 2025 hajj fare from last year’s GH¢75,000 to GH¢62,000 in fulfilment of President Mahama’s campaign promise.
The amount, equivalent to $4,130, is the lowest within the sub-region and will make the pilgrimage more accessible to the Muslim community.
The leader of the Hajj Taskforce, Alhaji Collins Dauda (MP), announced that the previous administration left behind a debt of $5.4 million.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
