Two Ghanaian pilgrims have tragically lost their lives during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, according to Alhaji Alhassan Bashir Alhassan Fuseini, Head of Corporate Affairs for the Ghana Hajj Taskforce.
While the identities of the deceased have not been disclosed, the somber news comes amid preparations that will see approximately 60,000 Ghanaian Muslims participating in this year’s pilgrimage.
In a related development, five other Ghanaian pilgrims have been repatriated due to complications with their visa documentation. Alhaji A. B. A. Fuseini clarified that contrary to rumors circulating on social media, the affected individuals were not deported for any criminal wrongdoing. Instead, the repatriations stemmed from administrative errors in the visa issuance process.
He emphasized that the term “repatriated” was deliberately chosen to avoid the stigma of criminal implication associated with deportation. Efforts are currently underway to rectify the visa issues and enable the affected pilgrims to rejoin the pilgrimage.
“We are doing everything possible to resolve the situation and ensure they can return to Mecca,” he assured.
