According to GhanaWeb, former Deputy Minister of Transport and current Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s announcement to inaugurate the new Hajj Village, suggesting it is an attempt to take credit for a project that was already launched by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
Tampuli highlighted the ongoing construction at the site, sharing photos that demonstrate significant progress, which raises questions about the need for Mahama’s ceremonial sod-cutting.
In a Facebook update, he expressed doubts about the event’s purpose, clarifying that the project began in 2024 under the leadership of former Transport Minister Kweku Asiamah, in partnership with the Ghana Airport Company and the Hajj Board.
The MP noted the irony of the situation, pointing out that the initiative has been in motion since the previous year and questioned the timing of the ceremony.
This discussion was sparked by a social media poster announcing the sod-cutting event, which has led to widespread skepticism regarding its necessity.
The new Hajj Village, situated behind the existing facility and near Action Chapel on Spintex Road, started development in 2024.
The Hajj Task Force’s announcement has resulted in a flurry of reactions online, with many users familiar with the project expressing that it is already sufficiently advanced, negating the need for a new ceremonial beginning.