President John Dramani Mahama has explained that the ongoing construction of the Hajj Village is not solely for pilgrims traveling to Mecca but will also function as a transit facility for passengers using Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

Responding to concerns about the project’s relevance amid economic difficulties, the President highlighted that the facility would offer essential amenities to all travelers, improving their transit experience at the airport.

His remarks follow criticism questioning the necessity, exclusivity, and timing of the initiative.

However, President Mahama reaffirmed that the Hajj Village is designed to serve both pilgrims and the general traveling public, ensuring a more convenient and comfortable experience for everyone.

“The facility aligns with our broader goal of ensuring fairness in national policies and making sure that all citizens, regardless of their financial status, can fulfill their spiritual obligations. For years, Ghanaian pilgrims have faced harsh accommodation conditions and physical difficulties before they embark on the holy journey.

“Under the Reset Agenda, the Ghana Airport Company is constructing a transit terminal that will be used as a Hajj Village during the Hajj period and as a comfortable transit center for departures. The transit facility will be available after the Hajj period for other passengers in transit through Kotoka International Airport,” he clarified.