2025 Hajj: Two Ghanaian Pilgrims Die, Five Repatriated Over Visa Issues
The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the deaths of two Ghanaian pilgrims in Mecca during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
Around 6,000 Ghanaian Muslims travelled to Saudi Arabia to partake in this year’s religious rites.
In addition to the fatalities, five pilgrims have been repatriated to Ghana due to complications related to their travel visas. According to the Head of Corporate Affairs at the Hajj Taskforce, Alhaji A.B.A. Fuseini, the individuals were not deported for any criminal wrongdoing.
“Some said they were deported, but we prefer the term ‘repatriated.’ Deportation suggests criminal activity, which is not the case here,” he told Citi News. “There were errors in the visa issuance process, and while attempts were made to correct these, some visas were unfortunately withdrawn.”
Alhaji Fuseini emphasized that the Taskforce is working diligently to resolve the situation and facilitate the return of the affected pilgrims to Mecca.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure they are able to rejoin the pilgrimage,” he added.
