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Watch video of dilapidated facilities that have angered pilgrims against Hajj task force

It appears both the Hajj task force put in place by the government and Ghanaian pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj are facing recurrent challenging moments.

After Ghanaian pilgrims who arrived in Makkah early complained about poor facilities allocated to them which the task force said it was addressing, another challenge of poor accommodation facilities and feeding have emerged.

A number of frustrated pilgrims have taken to social media to express their frustrations over what they term as poor experience.

The increasing concerns have got concerned members of the Zongo community calling on the government’s Hajj task force to up their game.

Educationist, Aisha Adam, lamented what she called the “mistreatment” of Ghanaian pilgrims asking “did any member of the task force Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana inspect this property before paying for it?”

“430 pilgrims were checked into this dilapidated building to stay for a month since yesterday morning?,” she also wrote.

“There were assurances since yesterday evening that the hotel will be changed today. It’s 3pm here already and there is still no show!!!!!!! Hajj is a sacred journey. The least we can do is to provide accommodation that is dignifying for human use,” she added. All Ghanaian pilgrims deserve better. This is what we got for trusting the system,” she added.

The Hajj task force are also said to be mismanaging this year’s Hajj with further accusations that they have gone in for substandard facilities following the reduction of Hajj fares.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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