Minister of State for Authorities Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has refuted claims that the Hajj Village is being funded by taxpayers’ cash.
He clarified that the power is being constructed by the Ghana Airports Firm Restricted (GACL) with none contributions from public funds.
FACT: The Hajj Village is primarily an Airport Terminal Constructing for test in and pilgrim facilitation owned and being constructed by the Ghana Airport Firm. Not a pesewa of tax payers’ cash concerned.
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In a press release shared on X, Mr Kwakye Ofosu reaffirmed the federal government’s place on the challenge, dismissing rumours that taxpayer cash was getting used for its development.
His clarification is available in response to ongoing debates relating to the aim and monetary sources of the challenge, with considerations being raised over its funding.
President John Dramani Mahama formally broke floor for the development of the brand new Hajj Village on 28 February.
The ability is designed to help Ghanaian Muslims embarking on the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. Its development goals to boost effectivity and organisation, guaranteeing a smoother departure expertise for pilgrims.
President Mahama has additionally introduced plans to airlift 5,000 Ghanaian pilgrims as a part of this 12 months’s Hajj preparations.
